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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.23, 956.26 and 440.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.23, 956.26 and 440.69 is: 607.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.23 : 956.26 = 440.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.23/956.26 = 440.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.23x = 956.26 × 440.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.23x = 421,414.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,414.22/693.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.90

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