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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.97, 631.64 and 292.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.97, 631.64 and 292.29 is: 403.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.97 : 631.64 = 292.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.97/631.64 = 292.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.97x = 631.64 × 292.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.97x = 184,620.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,620.59/457.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.13

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