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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.93, 957.71 and 445.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.93, 957.71 and 445.16 is: 614.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.93 : 957.71 = 445.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.93/957.71 = 445.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.93x = 957.71 × 445.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.93x = 426,327.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,327.17/693.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.37

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