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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.24, 698.94 and 440.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.24, 698.94 and 440.46 is: 660.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.24 : 698.94 = 440.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.24/698.94 = 440.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.24x = 698.94 × 440.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.24x = 307,855.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,855.11/466.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.29

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