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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.28, 957.66 and 445.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.28, 957.66 and 445.50 is: 614.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.28 : 957.66 = 445.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.28/957.66 = 445.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.28x = 957.66 × 445.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.28x = 426,637.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,637.53/694.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.50

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