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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,633.71, 2,450.55 and 401.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,633.71, 2,450.55 and 401.16 is: 601.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,633.71 : 2,450.55 = 401.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,633.71/2,450.55 = 401.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,633.71x = 2,450.55 × 401.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,633.71x = 983,062.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,062.64/1,633.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.74

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