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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.71, 1,474.06 and 333.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.71, 1,474.06 and 333.90 is: 500.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.71 : 1,474.06 = 333.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.71/1,474.06 = 333.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.71x = 1,474.06 × 333.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.71x = 492,186.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,186.96/982.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.85

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