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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.01, 1,474.40 and 462.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.01, 1,474.40 and 462.92 is: 694.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.01 : 1,474.40 = 462.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.01/1,474.40 = 462.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.01x = 1,474.40 × 462.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.01x = 682,523.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,523.03/983.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.32

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