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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.10, 1,088.00 and 456.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.10, 1,088.00 and 456.48 is: 630.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.10 : 1,088.00 = 456.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.10/1,088.00 = 456.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.10x = 1,088.00 × 456.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.10x = 496,647.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,647.96/788.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.18

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