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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,632.78, 2,449.16 and 400.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,632.78, 2,449.16 and 400.21 is: 600.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,632.78 : 2,449.16 = 400.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,632.78/2,449.16 = 400.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,632.78x = 2,449.16 × 400.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,632.78x = 980,178.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,178.32/1,632.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.31

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