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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.49, 1,090.94 and 454.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.49, 1,090.94 and 454.43 is: 627.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.49 : 1,090.94 = 454.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.49/1,090.94 = 454.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.49x = 1,090.94 × 454.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.49x = 495,756.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,756.32/790.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.15

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