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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.02, 1,073.58 and 446.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.02, 1,073.58 and 446.46 is: 616.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.02 : 1,073.58 = 446.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.02/1,073.58 = 446.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.02x = 1,073.58 × 446.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.02x = 479,310.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,310.53/778.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.06

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