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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.80, 1,049.70 and 440.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.80, 1,049.70 and 440.60 is: 660.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.80 : 1,049.70 = 440.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.80/1,049.70 = 440.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.80x = 1,049.70 × 440.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.80x = 462,497.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,497.82/699.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.90

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