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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.16, 1,074 and 446.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.16, 1,074 and 446.80 is: 616.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.16 : 1,074 = 446.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.16/1,074 = 446.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.16x = 1,074 × 446.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.16x = 479,860.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,860.52/778.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.66

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