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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.65, 958.95 and 446.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.65, 958.95 and 446.34 is: 616.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.65 : 958.95 = 446.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.65/958.95 = 446.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.65x = 958.95 × 446.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.65x = 428,017.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,017.74/694.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.16

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