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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.26, 1,474.59 and 406

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.26, 1,474.59 and 406 is: 608.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.26 : 1,474.59 = 406 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.26/1,474.59 = 406/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.26x = 1,474.59 × 406
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.26x = 598,683.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,683.54/983.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.88

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