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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.16, 632.10 and 292.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.16, 632.10 and 292.32 is: 403.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.16 : 632.10 = 292.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.16/632.10 = 292.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.16x = 632.10 × 292.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.16x = 184,775.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,775.47/458.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.30

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