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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.56, 957.28 and 445.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.56, 957.28 and 445.47 is: 614.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.56 : 957.28 = 445.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.56/957.28 = 445.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.56x = 957.28 × 445.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.56x = 426,439.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,439.52/693.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.86

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