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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.76, 1,474.61 and 435.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.76, 1,474.61 and 435.81 is: 653.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.76 : 1,474.61 = 435.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.76/1,474.61 = 435.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.76x = 1,474.61 × 435.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.76x = 642,649.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,649.78/983.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.26

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