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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.20, 703.20 and 440.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.20, 703.20 and 440.04 is: 659.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.20 : 703.20 = 440.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.20/703.20 = 440.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.20x = 703.20 × 440.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.20x = 309,436.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,436.13/469.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.50

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