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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.46, 1,473.82 and 333.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.46, 1,473.82 and 333.02 is: 499.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.46 : 1,473.82 = 333.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.46/1,473.82 = 333.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.46x = 1,473.82 × 333.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.46x = 490,811.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,811.54/982.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.57

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