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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.48, 1,473.96 and 495.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.48, 1,473.96 and 495.44 is: 742.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.48 : 1,473.96 = 495.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.48/1,473.96 = 495.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.48x = 1,473.96 × 495.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.48x = 730,258.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,258.74/983.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.53

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