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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.29, 944.19 and 404.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.29, 944.19 and 404.51 is: 558.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.29 : 944.19 = 404.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.29/944.19 = 404.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.29x = 944.19 × 404.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.29x = 381,929.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,929.58/684.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.14

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