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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.09, 1,090.29 and 458.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.09, 1,090.29 and 458.62 is: 632.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.09 : 1,090.29 = 458.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.09/1,090.29 = 458.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.09x = 1,090.29 × 458.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.09x = 500,028.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,028.80/790.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.88

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