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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.35, 944.61 and 404.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.35, 944.61 and 404.57 is: 558.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.35 : 944.61 = 404.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.35/944.61 = 404.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.35x = 944.61 × 404.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.35x = 382,160.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,160.87/684.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.43

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