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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.10, 632.13 and 292.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.10, 632.13 and 292.44 is: 403.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.10 : 632.13 = 292.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.10/632.13 = 292.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.10x = 632.13 × 292.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.10x = 184,860.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,860.10/458.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.54

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