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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.20, 632.64 and 292.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.20, 632.64 and 292.84 is: 404.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.20 : 632.64 = 292.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.20/632.64 = 292.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.20x = 632.64 × 292.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.20x = 185,262.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,262.30/458.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.33

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