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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.29, 632.34 and 292.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.29, 632.34 and 292.44 is: 403.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.29 : 632.34 = 292.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.29/632.34 = 292.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.29x = 632.34 × 292.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.29x = 184,921.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,921.51/458.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.50

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