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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.80, 1,474.20 and 333.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.80, 1,474.20 and 333.36 is: 500.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.80 : 1,474.20 = 333.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.80/1,474.20 = 333.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.80x = 1,474.20 × 333.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.80x = 491,439.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,439.31/982.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.04

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