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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.64, 1,091.02 and 454.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.64, 1,091.02 and 454.47 is: 627.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.64 : 1,091.02 = 454.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.64/1,091.02 = 454.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.64x = 1,091.02 × 454.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.64x = 495,835.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,835.86/790.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.13

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