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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.63, 1,475.45 and 334.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.63, 1,475.45 and 334.35 is: 501.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.63 : 1,475.45 = 334.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.63/1,475.45 = 334.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.63x = 1,475.45 × 334.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.63x = 493,315.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,315.04/983.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.53

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