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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.33, 957.90 and 445.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.33, 957.90 and 445.61 is: 614.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.33 : 957.90 = 445.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.33/957.90 = 445.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.33x = 957.90 × 445.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.33x = 426,853.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,853.88/694.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.77

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