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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.78, 958.90 and 446.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.78, 958.90 and 446.83 is: 616.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.78 : 958.90 = 446.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.78/958.90 = 446.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.78x = 958.90 × 446.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.78x = 428,465.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,465.29/694.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.69

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