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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.44, 1,473.69 and 333.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.44, 1,473.69 and 333.22 is: 499.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.44 : 1,473.69 = 333.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.44/1,473.69 = 333.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.44x = 1,473.69 × 333.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.44x = 491,062.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,062.98/982.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.84

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