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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.85, 632.12 and 292.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.85, 632.12 and 292.21 is: 403.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.85 : 632.12 = 292.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.85/632.12 = 292.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.85x = 632.12 × 292.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.85x = 184,708.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,708.74/457.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.42

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