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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.25, 1,090.92 and 458.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.25, 1,090.92 and 458.61 is: 633.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.25 : 1,090.92 = 458.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.25/1,090.92 = 458.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.25x = 1,090.92 × 458.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.25x = 500,310.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,310.05/790.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.10

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