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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.97, 1,474.84 and 333.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.97, 1,474.84 and 333.72 is: 500.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.97 : 1,474.84 = 333.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.97/1,474.84 = 333.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.97x = 1,474.84 × 333.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.97x = 492,184.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,184.02/982.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.71

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