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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.63, 1,474.76 and 496.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.63, 1,474.76 and 496.41 is: 744.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.63 : 1,474.76 = 496.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.63/1,474.76 = 496.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.63x = 1,474.76 × 496.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.63x = 732,086.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,086.83/983.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.27

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