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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.36, 1,474.04 and 435.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.36, 1,474.04 and 435.44 is: 652.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.36 : 1,474.04 = 435.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.36/1,474.04 = 435.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.36x = 1,474.04 × 435.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.36x = 641,855.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,855.98/983.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.72

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