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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.07, 1,090.11 and 458.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.07, 1,090.11 and 458.44 is: 632.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.07 : 1,090.11 = 458.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.07/1,090.11 = 458.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.07x = 1,090.11 × 458.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.07x = 499,744.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,744.58/790.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.53

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