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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.67, 1,090.93 and 459.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.67, 1,090.93 and 459.08 is: 633.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.67 : 1,090.93 = 459.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.67/1,090.93 = 459.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.67x = 1,090.93 × 459.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.67x = 500,824.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,824.14/790.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.42

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