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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.28, 1,473.42 and 333.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.28, 1,473.42 and 333.02 is: 499.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.28 : 1,473.42 = 333.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.28/1,473.42 = 333.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.28x = 1,473.42 × 333.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.28x = 490,678.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,678.33/982.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.53

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