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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.95, 1,091.48 and 459.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.95, 1,091.48 and 459.33 is: 633.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.95 : 1,091.48 = 459.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.95/1,091.48 = 459.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.95x = 1,091.48 × 459.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.95x = 501,347.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,347.21/790.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.85

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