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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.80, 1,475.70 and 436.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.80, 1,475.70 and 436.60 is: 654.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.80 : 1,475.70 = 436.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.80/1,475.70 = 436.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.80x = 1,475.70 × 436.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.80x = 644,290.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,290.62/983.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.90

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