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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.04, 1,474.04 and 434.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.04, 1,474.04 and 434.92 is: 652.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.04 : 1,474.04 = 434.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.04/1,474.04 = 434.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.04x = 1,474.04 × 434.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.04x = 641,089.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,089.48/983.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.15

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