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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.20, 943.79 and 404.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.20, 943.79 and 404.34 is: 557.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.20 : 943.79 = 404.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.20/943.79 = 404.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.20x = 943.79 × 404.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.20x = 381,610.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,610.03/684.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.75

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