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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.32, 632.48 and 292.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.32, 632.48 and 292.48 is: 403.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.32 : 632.48 = 292.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.32/632.48 = 292.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.32x = 632.48 × 292.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.32x = 184,987.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,987.75/458.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.62

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