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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.55, 1,090.71 and 458.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.55, 1,090.71 and 458.95 is: 633.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.55 : 1,090.71 = 458.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.55/1,090.71 = 458.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.55x = 1,090.71 × 458.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.55x = 500,581.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,581.35/790.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.21

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