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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.31, 1,475.33 and 435.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.31, 1,475.33 and 435.10 is: 652.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.31 : 1,475.33 = 435.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.31/1,475.33 = 435.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.31x = 1,475.33 × 435.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.31x = 641,916.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,916.08/983.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.81

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