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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.10, 1,090.34 and 458.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.10, 1,090.34 and 458.52 is: 632.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.10 : 1,090.34 = 458.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.10/1,090.34 = 458.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.10x = 1,090.34 × 458.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.10x = 499,940.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,940.40/790.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.76

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