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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.60, 957.48 and 445.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.60, 957.48 and 445.26 is: 614.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.60 : 957.48 = 445.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.60/957.48 = 445.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.60x = 957.48 × 445.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.60x = 426,327.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,327.54/693.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.66

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