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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.80, 1,474.90 and 406.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.80, 1,474.90 and 406.52 is: 609.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.80 : 1,474.90 = 406.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.80/1,474.90 = 406.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.80x = 1,474.90 × 406.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.80x = 599,576.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,576.35/983.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.45

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