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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.14, 1,090.33 and 453.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.14, 1,090.33 and 453.97 is: 626.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.14 : 1,090.33 = 453.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.14/1,090.33 = 453.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.14x = 1,090.33 × 453.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.14x = 494,979.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,979.04/790.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.44

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