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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.48, 1,077.05 and 448.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.48, 1,077.05 and 448.91 is: 619.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.48 : 1,077.05 = 448.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.48/1,077.05 = 448.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.48x = 1,077.05 × 448.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.48x = 483,490.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,490.89/780.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.48

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