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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.94, 1,475.91 and 335.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.94, 1,475.91 and 335.13 is: 502.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.94 : 1,475.91 = 335.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.94/1,475.91 = 335.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.94x = 1,475.91 × 335.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.94x = 494,621.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,621.72/983.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.70

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