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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.80, 1,077.46 and 448.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.80, 1,077.46 and 448.98 is: 619.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.80 : 1,077.46 = 448.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.80/1,077.46 = 448.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.80x = 1,077.46 × 448.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.80x = 483,757.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,757.99/780.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.57

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