Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.38, 1,090.67 and 441
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 790.38, 1,090.67 and 441 is: 608.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
790.38 : 1,090.67 = 441 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
790.38/1,090.67 = 441/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
790.38x = 1,090.67 × 441 - Step 4: Simplify right side
790.38x = 480,983.27 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 480,983.27/790.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 608.55
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