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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.26, 1,168.47 and 454.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.26, 1,168.47 and 454.64 is: 680.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.26 : 1,168.47 = 454.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.26/1,168.47 = 454.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.26x = 1,168.47 × 454.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.26x = 531,233.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,233.20/780.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.84

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