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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.00, 1,090.31 and 458.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.00, 1,090.31 and 458.41 is: 632.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.00 : 1,090.31 = 458.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.00/1,090.31 = 458.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.00x = 1,090.31 × 458.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.00x = 499,808.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,808.61/790.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.67

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