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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.24, 944.31 and 404.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.24, 944.31 and 404.56 is: 558.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.24 : 944.31 = 404.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.24/944.31 = 404.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.24x = 944.31 × 404.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.24x = 382,031.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,031.57/684.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.33

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