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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.65, 1,475.63 and 398.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.65, 1,475.63 and 398.69 is: 598.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.65 : 1,475.63 = 398.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.65/1,475.63 = 398.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.65x = 1,475.63 × 398.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.65x = 588,314.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,314.39/983.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.09

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