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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.79, 1,474.65 and 325.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.79, 1,474.65 and 325.50 is: 487.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.79 : 1,474.65 = 325.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.79/1,474.65 = 325.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.79x = 1,474.65 × 325.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.79x = 479,998.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,998.58/983.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.91

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