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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.12, 1,474.84 and 333.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.12, 1,474.84 and 333.80 is: 500.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.12 : 1,474.84 = 333.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.12/1,474.84 = 333.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.12x = 1,474.84 × 333.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.12x = 492,301.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,301.59/983.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.75

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