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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.15, 944.02 and 404.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.15, 944.02 and 404.35 is: 557.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.15 : 944.02 = 404.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.15/944.02 = 404.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.15x = 944.02 × 404.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.15x = 381,714.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,714.49/684.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.94

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