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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.08, 1,474.51 and 333.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.08, 1,474.51 and 333.79 is: 500.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.08 : 1,474.51 = 333.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.08/1,474.51 = 333.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.08x = 1,474.51 × 333.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.08x = 492,180.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,180.38/983.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.65

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