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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.94, 1,075.98 and 448.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.94, 1,075.98 and 448.30 is: 618.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.94 : 1,075.98 = 448.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.94/1,075.98 = 448.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.94x = 1,075.98 × 448.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.94x = 482,361.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,361.83/779.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.46

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