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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.41, 1,090.99 and 458.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.41, 1,090.99 and 458.91 is: 633.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.41 : 1,090.99 = 458.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.41/1,090.99 = 458.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.41x = 1,090.99 × 458.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.41x = 500,666.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,666.22/790.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.43

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