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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.46, 1,090.70 and 475.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.46, 1,090.70 and 475.64 is: 656.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.46 : 1,090.70 = 475.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.46/1,090.70 = 475.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.46x = 1,090.70 × 475.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.46x = 518,772.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,772.72/790.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.30

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