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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.92, 1,476.28 and 407.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.92, 1,476.28 and 407.20 is: 610.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.92 : 1,476.28 = 407.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.92/1,476.28 = 407.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.92x = 1,476.28 × 407.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.92x = 601,141.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,141.22/983.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.97

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