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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.98, 633.66 and 293.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.98, 633.66 and 293.33 is: 404.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.98 : 633.66 = 293.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.98/633.66 = 293.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.98x = 633.66 × 293.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.98x = 185,873.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,873.07/458.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.97

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