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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.84, 1,475.48 and 334.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.84, 1,475.48 and 334.56 is: 501.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.84 : 1,475.48 = 334.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.84/1,475.48 = 334.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.84x = 1,475.48 × 334.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.84x = 493,636.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,636.59/983.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.74

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