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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.66, 1,475.42 and 334.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.66, 1,475.42 and 334.40 is: 501.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.66 : 1,475.42 = 334.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.66/1,475.42 = 334.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.66x = 1,475.42 × 334.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.66x = 493,380.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,380.45/983.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.58

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