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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.40, 1,475.09 and 334.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.40, 1,475.09 and 334.59 is: 501.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.40 : 1,475.09 = 334.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.40/1,475.09 = 334.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.40x = 1,475.09 × 334.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.40x = 493,550.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,550.36/983.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.88

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