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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.45, 1,475.37 and 316.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.45, 1,475.37 and 316.19 is: 474.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.45 : 1,475.37 = 316.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.45/1,475.37 = 316.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.45x = 1,475.37 × 316.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.45x = 466,489.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,489.86/983.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.34

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