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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.51, 1,475.17 and 334.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.51, 1,475.17 and 334.17 is: 501.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.51 : 1,475.17 = 334.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.51/1,475.17 = 334.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.51x = 1,475.17 × 334.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.51x = 492,957.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,957.56/983.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.22

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