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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.03, 1,090.23 and 440.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.03, 1,090.23 and 440.69 is: 608.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.03 : 1,090.23 = 440.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.03/1,090.23 = 440.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.03x = 1,090.23 × 440.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.03x = 480,453.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,453.46/790.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.15

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