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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,633.91, 2,450.38 and 464.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,633.91, 2,450.38 and 464.01 is: 695.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,633.91 : 2,450.38 = 464.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,633.91/2,450.38 = 464.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,633.91x = 2,450.38 × 464.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,633.91x = 1,137,005.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,005.79/1,633.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.88

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