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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.30, 1,076.76 and 448.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.30, 1,076.76 and 448.49 is: 618.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.30 : 1,076.76 = 448.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.30/1,076.76 = 448.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.30x = 1,076.76 × 448.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.30x = 482,910.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,910.71/780.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.88

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