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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.16, 1,073.81 and 463.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.16, 1,073.81 and 463.45 is: 639.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.16 : 1,073.81 = 463.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.16/1,073.81 = 463.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.16x = 1,073.81 × 463.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.16x = 497,656.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,656.10/778.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.53

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