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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.07, 1,473.53 and 333.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.07, 1,473.53 and 333.32 is: 499.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.07 : 1,473.53 = 333.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.07/1,473.53 = 333.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.07x = 1,473.53 × 333.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.07x = 491,147.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,147.99/983.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.61

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