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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.45, 944.46 and 404.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.45, 944.46 and 404.60 is: 558.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.45 : 944.46 = 404.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.45/944.46 = 404.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.45x = 944.46 × 404.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.45x = 382,123.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,123.79/684.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.29

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