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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.57, 1,475.11 and 435.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.57, 1,475.11 and 435.44 is: 653.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.57 : 1,475.11 = 435.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.57/1,475.11 = 435.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.57x = 1,475.11 × 435.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.57x = 642,326.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,326.13/983.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.06

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