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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.38, 632.73 and 292.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.38, 632.73 and 292.60 is: 403.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.38 : 632.73 = 292.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.38/632.73 = 292.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.38x = 632.73 × 292.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.38x = 185,136.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,136.80/458.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.89

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