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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.36, 1,090.67 and 458.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.36, 1,090.67 and 458.77 is: 633.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.36 : 1,090.67 = 458.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.36/1,090.67 = 458.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.36x = 1,090.67 × 458.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.36x = 500,366.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,366.68/790.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.09

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