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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.05, 943.94 and 404.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.05, 943.94 and 404.27 is: 557.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.05 : 943.94 = 404.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.05/943.94 = 404.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.05x = 943.94 × 404.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.05x = 381,599.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,599.88/684.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.86

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