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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.19, 1,073.97 and 446.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.19, 1,073.97 and 446.67 is: 616.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.19 : 1,073.97 = 446.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.19/1,073.97 = 446.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.19x = 1,073.97 × 446.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.19x = 479,710.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,710.18/778.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.45

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