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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.54, 1,090.95 and 459.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.54, 1,090.95 and 459.17 is: 633.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.54 : 1,090.95 = 459.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.54/1,090.95 = 459.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.54x = 1,090.95 × 459.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.54x = 500,931.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,931.51/790.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.66

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