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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.98, 1,474.07 and 333.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.98, 1,474.07 and 333.77 is: 500.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.98 : 1,474.07 = 333.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.98/1,474.07 = 333.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.98x = 1,474.07 × 333.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.98x = 491,991.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,991.30/982.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.51

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