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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.36, 1,090.56 and 454.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.36, 1,090.56 and 454.21 is: 626.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.36 : 1,090.56 = 454.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.36/1,090.56 = 454.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.36x = 1,090.56 × 454.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.36x = 495,342.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,342.23/790.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.73

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