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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.84, 1,088.60 and 457.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.84, 1,088.60 and 457.46 is: 631.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.84 : 1,088.60 = 457.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.84/1,088.60 = 457.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.84x = 1,088.60 × 457.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.84x = 497,991.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,991.92/788.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.30

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