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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.04, 944.17 and 404.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.04, 944.17 and 404.32 is: 558.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.04 : 944.17 = 404.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.04/944.17 = 404.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.04x = 944.17 × 404.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.04x = 381,746.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,746.81/684.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.08

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