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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.95, 1,077.53 and 449.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.95, 1,077.53 and 449.48 is: 620.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.95 : 1,077.53 = 449.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.95/1,077.53 = 449.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.95x = 1,077.53 × 449.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.95x = 484,328.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,328.63/780.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.18

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