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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.30, 1,090.60 and 440.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.30, 1,090.60 and 440.98 is: 608.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.30 : 1,090.60 = 440.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.30/1,090.60 = 440.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.30x = 1,090.60 × 440.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.30x = 480,932.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,932.79/790.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.54

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