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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.60, 699.90 and 439.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.60, 699.90 and 439.60 is: 659.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.60 : 699.90 = 439.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.60/699.90 = 439.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.60x = 699.90 × 439.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.60x = 307,676.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,676.04/466.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.40

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