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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.58, 633.15 and 293.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.58, 633.15 and 293.07 is: 404.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.58 : 633.15 = 293.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.58/633.15 = 293.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.58x = 633.15 × 293.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.58x = 185,557.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,557.27/458.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.63

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