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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.11, 1,474.97 and 435.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.11, 1,474.97 and 435.22 is: 652.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.11 : 1,474.97 = 435.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.11/1,474.97 = 435.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.11x = 1,474.97 × 435.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.11x = 641,936.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,936.44/983.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.97

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