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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.03, 943.80 and 404.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.03, 943.80 and 404.18 is: 557.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.03 : 943.80 = 404.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.03/943.80 = 404.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.03x = 943.80 × 404.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.03x = 381,460.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,460.37/684.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.67

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