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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.37, 1,476 and 496.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.37, 1,476 and 496.83 is: 745.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.37 : 1,476 = 496.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.37/1,476 = 496.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.37x = 1,476 × 496.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.37x = 733,321.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,321.08/983.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.72

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