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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.38, 1,475.06 and 299.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.38, 1,475.06 and 299.38 is: 449.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.38 : 1,475.06 = 299.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.38/1,475.06 = 299.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.38x = 1,475.06 × 299.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.38x = 441,603.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,603.46/983.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.07

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