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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459, 633.62 and 293.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459, 633.62 and 293.43 is: 405.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459 : 633.62 = 293.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459/633.62 = 293.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459x = 633.62 × 293.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459x = 185,923.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,923.12/459
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.06

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