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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.59, 1,474.83 and 333.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.59, 1,474.83 and 333.97 is: 500.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.59 : 1,474.83 = 333.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.59/1,474.83 = 333.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.59x = 1,474.83 × 333.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.59x = 492,548.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,548.98/983.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.77

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