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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.80, 685.32 and 440.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.80, 685.32 and 440.32 is: 660.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.80 : 685.32 = 440.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.80/685.32 = 440.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.80x = 685.32 × 440.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.80x = 301,760.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,760.10/456.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.60

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