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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.01, 1,073.67 and 446.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.01, 1,073.67 and 446.49 is: 616.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.01 : 1,073.67 = 446.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.01/1,073.67 = 446.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.01x = 1,073.67 × 446.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.01x = 479,382.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,382.92/778.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.17

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