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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.15, 631.53 and 292.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.15, 631.53 and 292.05 is: 402.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.15 : 631.53 = 292.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.15/631.53 = 292.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.15x = 631.53 × 292.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.15x = 184,438.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,438.34/458.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.58

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