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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.03, 1,090.47 and 458.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.03, 1,090.47 and 458.53 is: 632.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.03 : 1,090.47 = 458.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.03/1,090.47 = 458.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.03x = 1,090.47 × 458.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.03x = 500,013.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,013.21/790.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.90

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