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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.48, 1,077.35 and 449.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.48, 1,077.35 and 449.19 is: 620.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.48 : 1,077.35 = 449.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.48/1,077.35 = 449.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.48x = 1,077.35 × 449.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.48x = 483,932.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,932.60/780.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.04

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