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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.68, 701.27 and 440.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.68, 701.27 and 440.52 is: 657.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.68 : 701.27 = 440.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.68/701.27 = 440.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.68x = 701.27 × 440.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.68x = 308,921.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,921.26/469.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.73

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