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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.05, 1,089.99 and 458.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.05, 1,089.99 and 458.40 is: 632.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.05 : 1,089.99 = 458.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.05/1,089.99 = 458.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.05x = 1,089.99 × 458.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.05x = 499,651.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,651.42/790.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.43

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