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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,466.35, 2,199.52 and 440.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,466.35, 2,199.52 and 440.35 is: 660.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,466.35 : 2,199.52 = 440.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,466.35/2,199.52 = 440.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,466.35x = 2,199.52 × 440.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,466.35x = 968,552.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,552.03/1,466.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.52

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