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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.01, 1,091.43 and 459.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.01, 1,091.43 and 459.48 is: 633.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.01 : 1,091.43 = 459.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.01/1,091.43 = 459.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.01x = 1,091.43 × 459.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.01x = 501,490.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,490.26/791.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.99

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