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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.07, 1,090.35 and 458.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.07, 1,090.35 and 458.60 is: 632.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.07 : 1,090.35 = 458.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.07/1,090.35 = 458.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.07x = 1,090.35 × 458.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.07x = 500,029.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,029.06/790.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.90

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