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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.46, 1,090.80 and 441.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.46, 1,090.80 and 441.14 is: 608.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.46 : 1,090.80 = 441.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.46/1,090.80 = 441.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.46x = 1,090.80 × 441.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.46x = 481,195.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,195.51/790.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.75

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