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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.96, 633.06 and 293.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.96, 633.06 and 293.13 is: 404.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.96 : 633.06 = 293.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.96/633.06 = 293.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.96x = 633.06 × 293.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.96x = 185,568.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,568.88/458.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.33

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