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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.91, 1,475.18 and 435.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.91, 1,475.18 and 435.80 is: 653.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.91 : 1,475.18 = 435.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.91/1,475.18 = 435.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.91x = 1,475.18 × 435.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.91x = 642,873.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,873.89/983.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.39

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