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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.81, 1,475.75 and 435.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.81, 1,475.75 and 435.65 is: 653.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.81 : 1,475.75 = 435.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.81/1,475.75 = 435.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.81x = 1,475.75 × 435.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.81x = 642,904.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,904.20/983.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.48

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