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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.99, 957.87 and 445.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.99, 957.87 and 445.38 is: 614.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.99 : 957.87 = 445.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.99/957.87 = 445.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.99x = 957.87 × 445.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.99x = 426,616.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,616.14/693.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.73

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