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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.96, 1,474.43 and 334.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.96, 1,474.43 and 334.15 is: 501.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.96 : 1,474.43 = 334.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.96/1,474.43 = 334.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.96x = 1,474.43 × 334.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.96x = 492,680.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,680.78/982.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.22

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