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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.05, 1,090.17 and 458.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.05, 1,090.17 and 458.49 is: 632.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.05 : 1,090.17 = 458.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.05/1,090.17 = 458.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.05x = 1,090.17 × 458.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.05x = 499,832.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,832.04/790.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.66

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