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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,440.48, 2,160.78 and 466.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,440.48, 2,160.78 and 466.59 is: 699.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,440.48 : 2,160.78 = 466.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,440.48/2,160.78 = 466.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,440.48x = 2,160.78 × 466.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,440.48x = 1,008,204.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008,204.69/1,440.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.91

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