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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.49, 955.95 and 440.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.49, 955.95 and 440.52 is: 608.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.49 : 955.95 = 440.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.49/955.95 = 440.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.49x = 955.95 × 440.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.49x = 421,115.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,115.09/692.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.12

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