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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.42, 1,475.09 and 334.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.42, 1,475.09 and 334.16 is: 501.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.42 : 1,475.09 = 334.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.42/1,475.09 = 334.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.42x = 1,475.09 × 334.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.42x = 492,916.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,916.07/983.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.23

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