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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.18, 1,474.88 and 435.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.18, 1,474.88 and 435.49 is: 653.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.18 : 1,474.88 = 435.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.18/1,474.88 = 435.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.18x = 1,474.88 × 435.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.18x = 642,289.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,289.63/983.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.28

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