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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.06, 631.63 and 292.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.06, 631.63 and 292.28 is: 403.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.06 : 631.63 = 292.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.06/631.63 = 292.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.06x = 631.63 × 292.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.06x = 184,610.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,610.02/458.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.03

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