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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.86, 632.15 and 292.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.86, 632.15 and 292.15 is: 403.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.86 : 632.15 = 292.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.86/632.15 = 292.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.86x = 632.15 × 292.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.86x = 184,682.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,682.62/457.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.36

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