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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.86, 695.43 and 440.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.86, 695.43 and 440.78 is: 660.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.86 : 695.43 = 440.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.86/695.43 = 440.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.86x = 695.43 × 440.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.86x = 306,528.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,528.16/463.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.82

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