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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.30, 1,473.87 and 405.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.30, 1,473.87 and 405.50 is: 607.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.30 : 1,473.87 = 405.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.30/1,473.87 = 405.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.30x = 1,473.87 × 405.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.30x = 597,654.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,654.29/983.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.80

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