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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,440.63, 2,161.23 and 466.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,440.63, 2,161.23 and 466.47 is: 699.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,440.63 : 2,161.23 = 466.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,440.63/2,161.23 = 466.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,440.63x = 2,161.23 × 466.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,440.63x = 1,008,148.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008,148.96/1,440.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.80

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