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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.34, 1,475.25 and 325.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.34, 1,475.25 and 325.26 is: 487.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.34 : 1,475.25 = 325.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.34/1,475.25 = 325.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.34x = 1,475.25 × 325.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.34x = 479,839.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,839.82/983.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.97

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