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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,632.99, 2,449.56 and 463.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,632.99, 2,449.56 and 463.08 is: 694.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,632.99 : 2,449.56 = 463.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,632.99/2,449.56 = 463.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,632.99x = 2,449.56 × 463.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,632.99x = 1,134,342.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,342.24/1,632.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.64

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