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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.45, 1,077.02 and 448.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.45, 1,077.02 and 448.87 is: 619.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.45 : 1,077.02 = 448.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.45/1,077.02 = 448.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.45x = 1,077.02 × 448.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.45x = 483,441.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,441.97/780.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.44

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