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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.92, 1,476.06 and 406.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.92, 1,476.06 and 406.84 is: 610.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.92 : 1,476.06 = 406.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.92/1,476.06 = 406.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.92x = 1,476.06 × 406.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.92x = 600,520.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,520.25/983.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.33

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