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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.46, 958.43 and 438.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.46, 958.43 and 438.96 is: 605.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.46 : 958.43 = 438.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.46/958.43 = 438.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.46x = 958.43 × 438.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.46x = 420,717.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,717.12/694.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.82

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