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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.33, 632.06 and 292.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.33, 632.06 and 292.60 is: 403.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.33 : 632.06 = 292.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.33/632.06 = 292.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.33x = 632.06 × 292.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.33x = 184,937.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,937.60/458.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.50

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