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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.28, 1,474.62 and 334.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.28, 1,474.62 and 334.50 is: 501.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.28 : 1,474.62 = 334.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.28/1,474.62 = 334.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.28x = 1,474.62 × 334.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.28x = 493,260.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,260.39/983.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.65

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