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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.34, 1,090.67 and 458.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.34, 1,090.67 and 458.83 is: 633.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.34 : 1,090.67 = 458.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.34/1,090.67 = 458.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.34x = 1,090.67 × 458.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.34x = 500,432.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,432.12/790.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.19

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