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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.49, 1,077.15 and 449.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.49, 1,077.15 and 449.11 is: 619.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.49 : 1,077.15 = 449.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.49/1,077.15 = 449.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.49x = 1,077.15 × 449.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.49x = 483,758.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,758.84/780.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.81

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