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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.78, 1,474.17 and 333.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.78, 1,474.17 and 333.49 is: 500.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.78 : 1,474.17 = 333.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.78/1,474.17 = 333.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.78x = 1,474.17 × 333.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.78x = 491,620.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,620.95/982.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.24

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