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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.13, 1,474.69 and 333.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.13, 1,474.69 and 333.84 is: 500.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.13 : 1,474.69 = 333.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.13/1,474.69 = 333.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.13x = 1,474.69 × 333.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.13x = 492,310.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,310.51/983.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.76

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