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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.95, 1,091.51 and 441.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.95, 1,091.51 and 441.64 is: 609.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.95 : 1,091.51 = 441.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.95/1,091.51 = 441.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.95x = 1,091.51 × 441.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.95x = 482,051.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,051.75/790.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.46

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