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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,633.41, 2,449.97 and 463.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,633.41, 2,449.97 and 463.36 is: 695.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,633.41 : 2,449.97 = 463.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,633.41/2,449.97 = 463.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,633.41x = 2,449.97 × 463.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,633.41x = 1,135,218.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,218.10/1,633.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.00

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