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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.89, 633.35 and 293.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.89, 633.35 and 293.29 is: 404.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.89 : 633.35 = 293.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.89/633.35 = 293.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.89x = 633.35 × 293.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.89x = 185,754.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,754.37/458.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.79

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