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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.76, 632.89 and 292.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.76, 632.89 and 292.93 is: 404.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.76 : 632.89 = 292.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.76/632.89 = 292.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.76x = 632.89 × 292.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.76x = 185,392.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,392.47/458.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.12

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