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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.48, 957.09 and 444.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.48, 957.09 and 444.86 is: 613.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.48 : 957.09 = 444.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.48/957.09 = 444.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.48x = 957.09 × 444.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.48x = 425,770.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,770.28/693.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.96

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