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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.63, 1,037.37 and 444.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.63, 1,037.37 and 444.18 is: 666.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.63 : 1,037.37 = 444.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.63/1,037.37 = 444.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.63x = 1,037.37 × 444.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.63x = 460,778.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,778.73/691.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.22

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