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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.64, 689 and 440.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.64, 689 and 440.20 is: 661.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.64 : 689 = 440.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.64/689 = 440.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.64x = 689 × 440.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.64x = 303,297.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,297.80/458.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.30

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