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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.12, 1,474.78 and 333.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.12, 1,474.78 and 333.70 is: 500.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.12 : 1,474.78 = 333.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.12/1,474.78 = 333.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.12x = 1,474.78 × 333.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.12x = 492,134.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,134.09/983.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.58

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