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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.19, 1,090.50 and 458.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.19, 1,090.50 and 458.55 is: 632.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.19 : 1,090.50 = 458.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.19/1,090.50 = 458.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.19x = 1,090.50 × 458.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.19x = 500,048.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,048.78/790.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.82

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