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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.53, 1,475.58 and 398.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.53, 1,475.58 and 398.23 is: 597.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.53 : 1,475.58 = 398.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.53/1,475.58 = 398.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.53x = 1,475.58 × 398.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.53x = 587,620.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,620.22/983.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.46

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