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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.55, 958.85 and 442.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.55, 958.85 and 442.73 is: 611.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.55 : 958.85 = 442.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.55/958.85 = 442.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.55x = 958.85 × 442.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.55x = 424,504.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,504.65/694.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.20

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