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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.23, 1,073.96 and 446.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.23, 1,073.96 and 446.67 is: 616.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.23 : 1,073.96 = 446.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.23/1,073.96 = 446.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.23x = 1,073.96 × 446.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.23x = 479,705.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,705.71/778.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.41

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