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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.60, 1,474.94 and 334.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.60, 1,474.94 and 334.16 is: 501.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.60 : 1,474.94 = 334.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.60/1,474.94 = 334.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.60x = 1,474.94 × 334.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.60x = 492,859.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,859.41/983.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.08

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