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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.42, 955.45 and 443.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.42, 955.45 and 443.65 is: 612.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.42 : 955.45 = 443.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.42/955.45 = 443.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.42x = 955.45 × 443.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.42x = 423,885.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,885.39/692.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.18

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