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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.50, 1,475.26 and 299.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.50, 1,475.26 and 299.50 is: 449.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.50 : 1,475.26 = 299.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.50/1,475.26 = 299.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.50x = 1,475.26 × 299.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.50x = 441,840.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,840.37/983.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.25

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