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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.62, 1,475.05 and 325.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.62, 1,475.05 and 325.29 is: 487.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.62 : 1,475.05 = 325.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.62/1,475.05 = 325.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.62x = 1,475.05 × 325.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.62x = 479,824.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,824.34/983.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.82

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