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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.17, 1,090.56 and 458.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.17, 1,090.56 and 458.79 is: 633.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.17 : 1,090.56 = 458.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.17/1,090.56 = 458.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.17x = 1,090.56 × 458.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.17x = 500,338.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,338.02/790.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.20

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