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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.91, 957.69 and 445.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.91, 957.69 and 445.94 is: 615.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.91 : 957.69 = 445.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.91/957.69 = 445.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.91x = 957.69 × 445.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.91x = 427,067.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,067.49/693.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.45

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