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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.12, 633.84 and 293.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.12, 633.84 and 293.44 is: 405.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.12 : 633.84 = 293.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.12/633.84 = 293.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.12x = 633.84 × 293.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.12x = 185,994.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,994.01/459.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.11

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