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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.80, 1,077.46 and 448.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.80, 1,077.46 and 448.99 is: 619.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.80 : 1,077.46 = 448.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.80/1,077.46 = 448.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.80x = 1,077.46 × 448.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.80x = 483,761.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,761.13/780.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.58

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