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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.58, 631.77 and 292.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.58, 631.77 and 292.07 is: 403.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.58 : 631.77 = 292.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.58/631.77 = 292.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.58x = 631.77 × 292.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.58x = 184,521.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,521.06/457.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.25

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