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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.95, 1,038.09 and 444.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.95, 1,038.09 and 444.63 is: 668.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.95 : 1,038.09 = 444.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.95/1,038.09 = 444.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.95x = 1,038.09 × 444.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.95x = 461,565.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,565.96/690.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.02

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