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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.86, 1,474.95 and 470.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.86, 1,474.95 and 470.50 is: 705.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.86 : 1,474.95 = 470.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.86/1,474.95 = 470.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.86x = 1,474.95 × 470.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.86x = 693,963.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,963.98/983.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.35

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