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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.67, 1,475.57 and 334.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.67, 1,475.57 and 334.32 is: 501.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.67 : 1,475.57 = 334.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.67/1,475.57 = 334.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.67x = 1,475.57 × 334.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.67x = 493,303.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,303.51/983.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.50

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