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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.19, 632.78 and 392.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.19, 632.78 and 392.31 is: 541.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.19 : 632.78 = 392.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.19/632.78 = 392.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.19x = 632.78 × 392.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.19x = 248,243.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,243.96/458.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.79

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