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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684, 944 and 408

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684, 944 and 408 is: 563.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684 : 944 = 408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684/944 = 408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684x = 944 × 408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684x = 385,152
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,152/684
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.09

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