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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.63, 1,475.44 and 406.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.63, 1,475.44 and 406.52 is: 609.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.63 : 1,475.44 = 406.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.63/1,475.44 = 406.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.63x = 1,475.44 × 406.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.63x = 599,787.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,787.48/983.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.77

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