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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.20, 1,474.92 and 334.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.20, 1,474.92 and 334.12 is: 501.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.20 : 1,474.92 = 334.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.20/1,474.92 = 334.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.20x = 1,474.92 × 334.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.20x = 492,800.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,800.27/983.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.22

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