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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.70, 695.70 and 440.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.70, 695.70 and 440.40 is: 659.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.70 : 695.70 = 440.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.70/695.70 = 440.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.70x = 695.70 × 440.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.70x = 306,386.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,386.28/464.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.32

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