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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.44, 944.28 and 404.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.44, 944.28 and 404.68 is: 558.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.44 : 944.28 = 404.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.44/944.28 = 404.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.44x = 944.28 × 404.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.44x = 382,131.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,131.23/684.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.31

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