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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.20, 1,473.68 and 496.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.20, 1,473.68 and 496.64 is: 744.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.20 : 1,473.68 = 496.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.20/1,473.68 = 496.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.20x = 1,473.68 × 496.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.20x = 731,888.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,888.44/983.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.39

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