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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.16, 1,090.33 and 458.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.16, 1,090.33 and 458.53 is: 632.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.16 : 1,090.33 = 458.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.16/1,090.33 = 458.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.16x = 1,090.33 × 458.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.16x = 499,945.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,945.14/790.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.72

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