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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.40, 699.89 and 442.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.40, 699.89 and 442.44 is: 666.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.40 : 699.89 = 442.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.40/699.89 = 442.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.40x = 699.89 × 442.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.40x = 309,657.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,657.12/464.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.79

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