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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.42, 1,474.10 and 435.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.42, 1,474.10 and 435.98 is: 653.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.42 : 1,474.10 = 435.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.42/1,474.10 = 435.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.42x = 1,474.10 × 435.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.42x = 642,679.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,679.62/983.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.52

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