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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790, 1,090.24 and 440.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790, 1,090.24 and 440.68 is: 608.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790 : 1,090.24 = 440.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790/1,090.24 = 440.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790x = 1,090.24 × 440.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790x = 480,446.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,446.96/790
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.16

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