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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.87, 1,475.43 and 325.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.87, 1,475.43 and 325.55 is: 488.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.87 : 1,475.43 = 325.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.87/1,475.43 = 325.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.87x = 1,475.43 × 325.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.87x = 480,317.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,317.23/983.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.19

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