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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.03, 632.28 and 290.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.03, 632.28 and 290.13 is: 400.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.03 : 632.28 = 290.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.03/632.28 = 290.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.03x = 632.28 × 290.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.03x = 183,444.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,444.85/458.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.51

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