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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.08, 943.84 and 404.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.08, 943.84 and 404.20 is: 557.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.08 : 943.84 = 404.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.08/943.84 = 404.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.08x = 943.84 × 404.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.08x = 381,500.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,500.13/684.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.68

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