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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.58, 1,473.87 and 333.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.58, 1,473.87 and 333.35 is: 500.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.58 : 1,473.87 = 333.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.58/1,473.87 = 333.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.58x = 1,473.87 × 333.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.58x = 491,314.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,314.56/982.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.03

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