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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983, 1,474.74 and 489.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983, 1,474.74 and 489.68 is: 734.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983 : 1,474.74 = 489.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983/1,474.74 = 489.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983x = 1,474.74 × 489.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983x = 722,150.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,150.68/983
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.64

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