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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.62, 1,091.02 and 459.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.62, 1,091.02 and 459.02 is: 633.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.62 : 1,091.02 = 459.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.62/1,091.02 = 459.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.62x = 1,091.02 × 459.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.62x = 500,800.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,800.00/790.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.43

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