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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.01, 943.82 and 404.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.01, 943.82 and 404.22 is: 557.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.01 : 943.82 = 404.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.01/943.82 = 404.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.01x = 943.82 × 404.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.01x = 381,513.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,513.95/684.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.76

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