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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458, 631.52 and 292.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458, 631.52 and 292.22 is: 402.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458 : 631.52 = 292.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458/631.52 = 292.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458x = 631.52 × 292.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458x = 184,542.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,542.77/458
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.93

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