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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.48, 1,474.88 and 334.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.48, 1,474.88 and 334.08 is: 501.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.48 : 1,474.88 = 334.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.48/1,474.88 = 334.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.48x = 1,474.88 × 334.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.48x = 492,727.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,727.91/983.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.00

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