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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.58, 1,091.05 and 441.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.58, 1,091.05 and 441.27 is: 608.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.58 : 1,091.05 = 441.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.58/1,091.05 = 441.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.58x = 1,091.05 × 441.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.58x = 481,447.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,447.63/790.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.98

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