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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.59, 1,091.03 and 459.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.59, 1,091.03 and 459.08 is: 633.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.59 : 1,091.03 = 459.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.59/1,091.03 = 459.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.59x = 1,091.03 × 459.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.59x = 500,862.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,862.30/790.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.53

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