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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.21, 1,090.52 and 458.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.21, 1,090.52 and 458.76 is: 633.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.21 : 1,090.52 = 458.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.21/1,090.52 = 458.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.21x = 1,090.52 × 458.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.21x = 500,286.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,286.96/790.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.11

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