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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.13, 1,090.38 and 454.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.13, 1,090.38 and 454.10 is: 626.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.13 : 1,090.38 = 454.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.13/1,090.38 = 454.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.13x = 1,090.38 × 454.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.13x = 495,136.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,136.11/790.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.66

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