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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.04, 943.96 and 404.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.04, 943.96 and 404.24 is: 557.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.04 : 943.96 = 404.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.04/943.96 = 404.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.04x = 943.96 × 404.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.04x = 381,586.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,586.39/684.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.84

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