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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.21, 1,474.81 and 334.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.21, 1,474.81 and 334.40 is: 501.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.21 : 1,474.81 = 334.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.21/1,474.81 = 334.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.21x = 1,474.81 × 334.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.21x = 493,174.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,174.79/983.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.60

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