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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.95, 957.60 and 445.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.95, 957.60 and 445.37 is: 614.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.95 : 957.60 = 445.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.95/957.60 = 445.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.95x = 957.60 × 445.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.95x = 426,481.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,481.52/693.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.58

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