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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.24, 1,474.74 and 406.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.24, 1,474.74 and 406.04 is: 609.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.24 : 1,474.74 = 406.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.24/1,474.74 = 406.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.24x = 1,474.74 × 406.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.24x = 598,803.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,803.43/983.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.01

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