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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.97, 1,079.30 and 450.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.97, 1,079.30 and 450.46 is: 621.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.97 : 1,079.30 = 450.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.97/1,079.30 = 450.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.97x = 1,079.30 × 450.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.97x = 486,173.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,173.83/781.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.73

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