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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.15, 1,474.50 and 435.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.15, 1,474.50 and 435.04 is: 652.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.15 : 1,474.50 = 435.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.15/1,474.50 = 435.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.15x = 1,474.50 × 435.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.15x = 641,466.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,466.48/983.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.46

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