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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.37, 632.85 and 292.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.37, 632.85 and 292.65 is: 404.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.37 : 632.85 = 292.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.37/632.85 = 292.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.37x = 632.85 × 292.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.37x = 185,203.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,203.55/458.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.05

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