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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.01, 1,073.66 and 446.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.01, 1,073.66 and 446.45 is: 616.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.01 : 1,073.66 = 446.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.01/1,073.66 = 446.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.01x = 1,073.66 × 446.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.01x = 479,327.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,327.91/778.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.10

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