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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.94, 962.89 and 445.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.94, 962.89 and 445.96 is: 615.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.94 : 962.89 = 445.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.94/962.89 = 445.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.94x = 962.89 × 445.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.94x = 429,408.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,408.19/697.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.25

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