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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.19, 1,473.76 and 435.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.19, 1,473.76 and 435.63 is: 652.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.19 : 1,473.76 = 435.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.19/1,473.76 = 435.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.19x = 1,473.76 × 435.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.19x = 642,014.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,014.07/983.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.99

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