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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.43, 959 and 445.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.43, 959 and 445.87 is: 615.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.43 : 959 = 445.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.43/959 = 445.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.43x = 959 × 445.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.43x = 427,589.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,589.33/694.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.74

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