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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.16, 1,091.54 and 454.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.16, 1,091.54 and 454.97 is: 627.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.16 : 1,091.54 = 454.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.16/1,091.54 = 454.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.16x = 1,091.54 × 454.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.16x = 496,616.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,616.02/791.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.71

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