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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.41, 1,473.83 and 333.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.41, 1,473.83 and 333.20 is: 499.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.41 : 1,473.83 = 333.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.41/1,473.83 = 333.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.41x = 1,473.83 × 333.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.41x = 491,071.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,071.12/982.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.86

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