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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.13, 1,090.20 and 458.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.13, 1,090.20 and 458.36 is: 632.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.13 : 1,090.20 = 458.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.13/1,090.20 = 458.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.13x = 1,090.20 × 458.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.13x = 499,701.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,701.21/790.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.43

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