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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.76, 633.52 and 293.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.76, 633.52 and 293.32 is: 405.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.76 : 633.52 = 293.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.76/633.52 = 293.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.76x = 633.52 × 293.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.76x = 185,825.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,825.24/458.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.06

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