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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.98, 632.10 and 292.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.98, 632.10 and 292.35 is: 403.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.98 : 632.10 = 292.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.98/632.10 = 292.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.98x = 632.10 × 292.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.98x = 184,794.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,794.44/457.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.50

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