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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.55, 1,475.99 and 406.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.55, 1,475.99 and 406.43 is: 609.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.55 : 1,475.99 = 406.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.55/1,475.99 = 406.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.55x = 1,475.99 × 406.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.55x = 599,886.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,886.62/983.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.92

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