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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.13, 1,474.56 and 333.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.13, 1,474.56 and 333.78 is: 500.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.13 : 1,474.56 = 333.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.13/1,474.56 = 333.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.13x = 1,474.56 × 333.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.13x = 492,178.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,178.64/983.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.62

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