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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.82, 955.81 and 444.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.82, 955.81 and 444.08 is: 612.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.82 : 955.81 = 444.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.82/955.81 = 444.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.82x = 955.81 × 444.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.82x = 424,456.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,456.10/692.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.65

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