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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.88, 1,475.69 and 334.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.88, 1,475.69 and 334.53 is: 501.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.88 : 1,475.69 = 334.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.88/1,475.69 = 334.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.88x = 1,475.69 × 334.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.88x = 493,660.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,660.90/983.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.75

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