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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.39, 632.66 and 292.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.39, 632.66 and 292.79 is: 404.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.39 : 632.66 = 292.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.39/632.66 = 292.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.39x = 632.66 × 292.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.39x = 185,236.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,236.52/458.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.10

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