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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.30, 1,081.10 and 451.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.30, 1,081.10 and 451.68 is: 623.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.30 : 1,081.10 = 451.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.30/1,081.10 = 451.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.30x = 1,081.10 × 451.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.30x = 488,308.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,308.99/783.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.40

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