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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.82, 632.88 and 292.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.82, 632.88 and 292.86 is: 403.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.82 : 632.88 = 292.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.82/632.88 = 292.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.82x = 632.88 × 292.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.82x = 185,345.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,345.24/458.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.96

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