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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.21, 943.90 and 404.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.21, 943.90 and 404.25 is: 557.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.21 : 943.90 = 404.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.21/943.90 = 404.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.21x = 943.90 × 404.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.21x = 381,574.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,574.61/684.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.69

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