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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.12, 632.41 and 292.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.12, 632.41 and 292.34 is: 403.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.12 : 632.41 = 292.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.12/632.41 = 292.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.12x = 632.41 × 292.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.12x = 184,879.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,879.59/458.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.56

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