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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.83, 1,475.58 and 290.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.83, 1,475.58 and 290.49 is: 435.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.83 : 1,475.58 = 290.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.83/1,475.58 = 290.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.83x = 1,475.58 × 290.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.83x = 428,633.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,633.86/983.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.68

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