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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.42, 1,090.83 and 441.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.42, 1,090.83 and 441.16 is: 608.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.42 : 1,090.83 = 441.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.42/1,090.83 = 441.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.42x = 1,090.83 × 441.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.42x = 481,230.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,230.56/790.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.83

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