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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.81, 1,091.31 and 459.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.81, 1,091.31 and 459.44 is: 634.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.81 : 1,091.31 = 459.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.81/1,091.31 = 459.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.81x = 1,091.31 × 459.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.81x = 501,388.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,388.38/790.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.02

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