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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.13, 1,473.19 and 333.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.13, 1,473.19 and 333.32 is: 499.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.13 : 1,473.19 = 333.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.13/1,473.19 = 333.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.13x = 1,473.19 × 333.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.13x = 491,042.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,042.02/982.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.98

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