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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.34, 1,475.01 and 464.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.34, 1,475.01 and 464.13 is: 696.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.34 : 1,475.01 = 464.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.34/1,475.01 = 464.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.34x = 1,475.01 × 464.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.34x = 684,596.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,596.39/983.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.20

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