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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.81, 700.22 and 440.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.81, 700.22 and 440.08 is: 660.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.81 : 700.22 = 440.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.81/700.22 = 440.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.81x = 700.22 × 440.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.81x = 308,150.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,150.62/466.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.12

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