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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.78, 957.52 and 445.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.78, 957.52 and 445.83 is: 615.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.78 : 957.52 = 445.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.78/957.52 = 445.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.78x = 957.52 × 445.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.78x = 426,891.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,891.14/693.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.31

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