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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.79, 1,091.31 and 441.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.79, 1,091.31 and 441.47 is: 609.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.79 : 1,091.31 = 441.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.79/1,091.31 = 441.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.79x = 1,091.31 × 441.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.79x = 481,775.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,775.17/790.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.24

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