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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.85, 632.79 and 292.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.85, 632.79 and 292.78 is: 403.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.85 : 632.79 = 292.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.85/632.79 = 292.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.85x = 632.79 × 292.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.85x = 185,265.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,265.55/458.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.76

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