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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.82, 955.80 and 444.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.82, 955.80 and 444.09 is: 612.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.82 : 955.80 = 444.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.82/955.80 = 444.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.82x = 955.80 × 444.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.82x = 424,461.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,461.22/692.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.66

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