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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.48, 1,088.28 and 457.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.48, 1,088.28 and 457.09 is: 630.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.48 : 1,088.28 = 457.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.48/1,088.28 = 457.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.48x = 1,088.28 × 457.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.48x = 497,436.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,436.46/788.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.88

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