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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.47, 1,090.80 and 441.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.47, 1,090.80 and 441.18 is: 608.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.47 : 1,090.80 = 441.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.47/1,090.80 = 441.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.47x = 1,090.80 × 441.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.47x = 481,239.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,239.14/790.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.80

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