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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.85, 1,475.43 and 436.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.85, 1,475.43 and 436.42 is: 654.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.85 : 1,475.43 = 436.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.85/1,475.43 = 436.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.85x = 1,475.43 × 436.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.85x = 643,907.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,907.16/983.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.48

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