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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.88, 955.57 and 444.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.88, 955.57 and 444.12 is: 612.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.88 : 955.57 = 444.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.88/955.57 = 444.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.88x = 955.57 × 444.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.88x = 424,387.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,387.75/692.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.50

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