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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.68, 1,090.62 and 480.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.68, 1,090.62 and 480.36 is: 662.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.68 : 1,090.62 = 480.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.68/1,090.62 = 480.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.68x = 1,090.62 × 480.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.68x = 523,890.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,890.22/790.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.58

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