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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.66, 633.02 and 292.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.66, 633.02 and 292.98 is: 404.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.66 : 633.02 = 292.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.66/633.02 = 292.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.66x = 633.02 × 292.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.66x = 185,460.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,460.44/458.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.35

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