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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.38, 1,090.77 and 458.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.38, 1,090.77 and 458.91 is: 633.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.38 : 1,090.77 = 458.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.38/1,090.77 = 458.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.38x = 1,090.77 × 458.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.38x = 500,565.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,565.26/790.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.32

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