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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.49, 1,092.32 and 455.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.49, 1,092.32 and 455.43 is: 628.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.49 : 1,092.32 = 455.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.49/1,092.32 = 455.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.49x = 1,092.32 × 455.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.49x = 497,475.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,475.30/791.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.53

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