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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.62, 1,088.46 and 457.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.62, 1,088.46 and 457.06 is: 630.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.62 : 1,088.46 = 457.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.62/1,088.46 = 457.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.62x = 1,088.46 × 457.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.62x = 497,491.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,491.53/788.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.84

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