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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.18, 1,090.38 and 440.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.18, 1,090.38 and 440.86 is: 608.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.18 : 1,090.38 = 440.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.18/1,090.38 = 440.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.18x = 1,090.38 × 440.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.18x = 480,704.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,704.93/790.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.35

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