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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.62, 633.10 and 293.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.62, 633.10 and 293.06 is: 404.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.62 : 633.10 = 293.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.62/633.10 = 293.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.62x = 633.10 × 293.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.62x = 185,536.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,536.29/458.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.55

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