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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.93, 631.56 and 292.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.93, 631.56 and 292.15 is: 402.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.93 : 631.56 = 292.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.93/631.56 = 292.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.93x = 631.56 × 292.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.93x = 184,510.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,510.25/457.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.92

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