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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.48, 1,170.66 and 458.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.48, 1,170.66 and 458.16 is: 687.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.48 : 1,170.66 = 458.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.48/1,170.66 = 458.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.48x = 1,170.66 × 458.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.48x = 536,349.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,349.59/780.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.20

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