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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.46, 1,078.41 and 449.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.46, 1,078.41 and 449.95 is: 620.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.46 : 1,078.41 = 449.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.46/1,078.41 = 449.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.46x = 1,078.41 × 449.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.46x = 485,231.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,231.70/781.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.93

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