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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.05, 1,475.06 and 463.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.05, 1,475.06 and 463.03 is: 694.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.05 : 1,475.06 = 463.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.05/1,475.06 = 463.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.05x = 1,475.06 × 463.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.05x = 682,997.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,997.03/983.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.77

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