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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.97, 633.06 and 293.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.97, 633.06 and 293.23 is: 404.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.97 : 633.06 = 293.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.97/633.06 = 293.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.97x = 633.06 × 293.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.97x = 185,632.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,632.18/458.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.45

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