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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.88, 1,474.66 and 434.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.88, 1,474.66 and 434.92 is: 651.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.88 : 1,474.66 = 434.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.88/1,474.66 = 434.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.88x = 1,474.66 × 434.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.88x = 641,359.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,359.13/983.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.87

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