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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.63, 695.44 and 440.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.63, 695.44 and 440.56 is: 660.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.63 : 695.44 = 440.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.63/695.44 = 440.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.63x = 695.44 × 440.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.63x = 306,383.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,383.05/463.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.84

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