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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.78, 956.14 and 444.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.78, 956.14 and 444.83 is: 613.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.78 : 956.14 = 444.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.78/956.14 = 444.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.78x = 956.14 × 444.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.78x = 425,313.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,313.86/692.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.92

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