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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.93, 1,073.46 and 446.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.93, 1,073.46 and 446.28 is: 615.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.93 : 1,073.46 = 446.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.93/1,073.46 = 446.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.93x = 1,073.46 × 446.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.93x = 479,063.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,063.73/777.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.82

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