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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790, 1,090.32 and 479.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790, 1,090.32 and 479.44 is: 661.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790 : 1,090.32 = 479.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790/1,090.32 = 479.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790x = 1,090.32 × 479.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790x = 522,743.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,743.02/790
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.70

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