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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,633.26, 2,449.88 and 400.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,633.26, 2,449.88 and 400.67 is: 600.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,633.26 : 2,449.88 = 400.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,633.26/2,449.88 = 400.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,633.26x = 2,449.88 × 400.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,633.26x = 981,579.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,579.17/1,633.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.99

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