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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.13, 700.29 and 440.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.13, 700.29 and 440.49 is: 658.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.13 : 700.29 = 440.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.13/700.29 = 440.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.13x = 700.29 × 440.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.13x = 308,470.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,470.74/468.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.94

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