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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.20, 958.36 and 445.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.20, 958.36 and 445.72 is: 615.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.20 : 958.36 = 445.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.20/958.36 = 445.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.20x = 958.36 × 445.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.20x = 427,160.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,160.22/694.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.33

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