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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.55, 1,475.70 and 435.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.55, 1,475.70 and 435.34 is: 653.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.55 : 1,475.70 = 435.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.55/1,475.70 = 435.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.55x = 1,475.70 × 435.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.55x = 642,431.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,431.24/983.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.18

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