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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.26, 1,473.72 and 434.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.26, 1,473.72 and 434.28 is: 650.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.26 : 1,473.72 = 434.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.26/1,473.72 = 434.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.26x = 1,473.72 × 434.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.26x = 640,007.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,007.12/983.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.90

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