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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.29, 1,475.04 and 325.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.29, 1,475.04 and 325.25 is: 487.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.29 : 1,475.04 = 325.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.29/1,475.04 = 325.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.29x = 1,475.04 × 325.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.29x = 479,756.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,756.14/983.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.91

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