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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.61, 957.06 and 445.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.61, 957.06 and 445.15 is: 614.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.61 : 957.06 = 445.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.61/957.06 = 445.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.61x = 957.06 × 445.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.61x = 426,035.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,035.26/693.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.23

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