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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.10, 1,184.43 and 404.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.10, 1,184.43 and 404.90 is: 606.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.10 : 1,184.43 = 404.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.10/1,184.43 = 404.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.10x = 1,184.43 × 404.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.10x = 479,575.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,575.71/790.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.98

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