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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.12, 944.30 and 404.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.12, 944.30 and 404.34 is: 558.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.12 : 944.30 = 404.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.12/944.30 = 404.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.12x = 944.30 × 404.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.12x = 381,818.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,818.26/684.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.12

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