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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.28, 1,090.62 and 441.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.28, 1,090.62 and 441.02 is: 608.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.28 : 1,090.62 = 441.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.28/1,090.62 = 441.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.28x = 1,090.62 × 441.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.28x = 480,985.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,985.23/790.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.63

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