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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.01, 631.80 and 291.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.01, 631.80 and 291.93 is: 402.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.01 : 631.80 = 291.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.01/631.80 = 291.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.01x = 631.80 × 291.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.01x = 184,441.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,441.37/458.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.70

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