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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.87, 1,474.37 and 333.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.87, 1,474.37 and 333.65 is: 500.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.87 : 1,474.37 = 333.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.87/1,474.37 = 333.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.87x = 1,474.37 × 333.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.87x = 491,923.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,923.55/982.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.50

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