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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.98, 1,168.47 and 450.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.98, 1,168.47 and 450.42 is: 675.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.98 : 1,168.47 = 450.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.98/1,168.47 = 450.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.98x = 1,168.47 × 450.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.98x = 526,296.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,296.19/778.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.62

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