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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.87, 956.89 and 445.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.87, 956.89 and 445.27 is: 614.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.87 : 956.89 = 445.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.87/956.89 = 445.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.87x = 956.89 × 445.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.87x = 426,072.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,072.57/693.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.05

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