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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.93, 1,090.08 and 458.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.93, 1,090.08 and 458.35 is: 632.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.93 : 1,090.08 = 458.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.93/1,090.08 = 458.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.93x = 1,090.08 × 458.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.93x = 499,638.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,638.17/789.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.51

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