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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.08, 633.27 and 293.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.08, 633.27 and 293.11 is: 404.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.08 : 633.27 = 293.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.08/633.27 = 293.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.08x = 633.27 × 293.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.08x = 185,614.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,614.30/459.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.32

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