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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.46, 1,091.03 and 480.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.46, 1,091.03 and 480.22 is: 662.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.46 : 1,091.03 = 480.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.46/1,091.03 = 480.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.46x = 1,091.03 × 480.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.46x = 523,934.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,934.43/790.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.82

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