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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.71, 1,090.97 and 459.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.71, 1,090.97 and 459.12 is: 633.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.71 : 1,090.97 = 459.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.71/1,090.97 = 459.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.71x = 1,090.97 × 459.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.71x = 500,883.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,883.53/790.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.46

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