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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.63, 1,473.81 and 333.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.63, 1,473.81 and 333.28 is: 499.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.63 : 1,473.81 = 333.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.63/1,473.81 = 333.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.63x = 1,473.81 × 333.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.63x = 491,191.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,191.40/982.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.87

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