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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.69, 1,475.16 and 325.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.69, 1,475.16 and 325.44 is: 488.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.69 : 1,475.16 = 325.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.69/1,475.16 = 325.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.69x = 1,475.16 × 325.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.69x = 480,076.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,076.07/983.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.04

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