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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.44, 957.18 and 445.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.44, 957.18 and 445.14 is: 614.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.44 : 957.18 = 445.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.44/957.18 = 445.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.44x = 957.18 × 445.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.44x = 426,079.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,079.11/693.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.44

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