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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.10, 944.27 and 404.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.10, 944.27 and 404.31 is: 558.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.10 : 944.27 = 404.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.10/944.27 = 404.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.10x = 944.27 × 404.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.10x = 381,777.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,777.80/684.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.07

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