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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.39, 1,075.46 and 464.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.39, 1,075.46 and 464.66 is: 641.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.39 : 1,075.46 = 464.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.39/1,075.46 = 464.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.39x = 1,075.46 × 464.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.39x = 499,723.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,723.61/779.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.18

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