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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.54, 1,090.83 and 458.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.54, 1,090.83 and 458.98 is: 633.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.54 : 1,090.83 = 458.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.54/1,090.83 = 458.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.54x = 1,090.83 × 458.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.54x = 500,669.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,669.15/790.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.33

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