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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.35, 944.17 and 404.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.35, 944.17 and 404.67 is: 558.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.35 : 944.17 = 404.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.35/944.17 = 404.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.35x = 944.17 × 404.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.35x = 382,079.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,079.80/684.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.31

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