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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.03, 1,091.61 and 459.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.03, 1,091.61 and 459.64 is: 634.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.03 : 1,091.61 = 459.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.03/1,091.61 = 459.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.03x = 1,091.61 × 459.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.03x = 501,752.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,752.58/791.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.30

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