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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.26, 944.40 and 404.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.26, 944.40 and 404.66 is: 558.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.26 : 944.40 = 404.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.26/944.40 = 404.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.26x = 944.40 × 404.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.26x = 382,160.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,160.90/684.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.50

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