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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.02, 1,168.53 and 449.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.02, 1,168.53 and 449.76 is: 674.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.02 : 1,168.53 = 449.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.02/1,168.53 = 449.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.02x = 1,168.53 × 449.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.02x = 525,558.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,558.05/779.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.64

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