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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.12, 1,474.34 and 324.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.12, 1,474.34 and 324.88 is: 487.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.12 : 1,474.34 = 324.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.12/1,474.34 = 324.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.12x = 1,474.34 × 324.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.12x = 478,981.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,981.72/983.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.20

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