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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.49, 1,090.64 and 458.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.49, 1,090.64 and 458.72 is: 632.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.49 : 1,090.64 = 458.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.49/1,090.64 = 458.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.49x = 1,090.64 × 458.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.49x = 500,290.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,290.63/790.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.89

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