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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.42, 944.40 and 404.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.42, 944.40 and 404.55 is: 558.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.42 : 944.40 = 404.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.42/944.40 = 404.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.42x = 944.40 × 404.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.42x = 382,057.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,057.02/684.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.22

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