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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.51, 632.49 and 292.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.51, 632.49 and 292.43 is: 403.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.51 : 632.49 = 292.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.51/632.49 = 292.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.51x = 632.49 × 292.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.51x = 184,955.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,955.89/458.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.39

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