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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.43, 1,473.46 and 489.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.43, 1,473.46 and 489.18 is: 732.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.43 : 1,473.46 = 489.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.43/1,473.46 = 489.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.43x = 1,473.46 × 489.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.43x = 720,787.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,787.16/983.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.93

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