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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.60, 632.61 and 292.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.60, 632.61 and 292.75 is: 403.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.60 : 632.61 = 292.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.60/632.61 = 292.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.60x = 632.61 × 292.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.60x = 185,195.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,195.00/458.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.83

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