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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.04, 1,090.22 and 458.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.04, 1,090.22 and 458.51 is: 632.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.04 : 1,090.22 = 458.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.04/1,090.22 = 458.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.04x = 1,090.22 × 458.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.04x = 499,869.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,869.03/790.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.72

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