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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.30, 944.38 and 404.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.30, 944.38 and 404.48 is: 558.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.30 : 944.38 = 404.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.30/944.38 = 404.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.30x = 944.38 × 404.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.30x = 381,982.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,982.82/684.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.21

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