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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983, 1,474.50 and 299

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983, 1,474.50 and 299 is: 448.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983 : 1,474.50 = 299 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983/1,474.50 = 299/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983x = 1,474.50 × 299
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983x = 440,875.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,875.50/983
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.50

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