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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.31, 1,474.02 and 333.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.31, 1,474.02 and 333.69 is: 500.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.31 : 1,474.02 = 333.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.31/1,474.02 = 333.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.31x = 1,474.02 × 333.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.31x = 491,865.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,865.73/983.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.21

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