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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.40, 1,473.55 and 463.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.40, 1,473.55 and 463.28 is: 694.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.40 : 1,473.55 = 463.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.40/1,473.55 = 463.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.40x = 1,473.55 × 463.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.40x = 682,657.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,657.72/983.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.18

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