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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.03, 1,090.16 and 458.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.03, 1,090.16 and 458.41 is: 632.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.03 : 1,090.16 = 458.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.03/1,090.16 = 458.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.03x = 1,090.16 × 458.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.03x = 499,737.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,737.95/790.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.56

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