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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.85, 955.89 and 444.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.85, 955.89 and 444.32 is: 613.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.85 : 955.89 = 444.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.85/955.89 = 444.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.85x = 955.89 × 444.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.85x = 424,721.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,721.04/692.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.01

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