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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,633.61, 2,450.34 and 400.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,633.61, 2,450.34 and 400.95 is: 601.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,633.61 : 2,450.34 = 400.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,633.61/2,450.34 = 400.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,633.61x = 2,450.34 × 400.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,633.61x = 982,463.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,463.82/1,633.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.41

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