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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.48, 1,474.79 and 463.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.48, 1,474.79 and 463.37 is: 694.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.48 : 1,474.79 = 463.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.48/1,474.79 = 463.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.48x = 1,474.79 × 463.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.48x = 683,363.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,363.75/983.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.85

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