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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.49, 944.50 and 404.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.49, 944.50 and 404.73 is: 558.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.49 : 944.50 = 404.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.49/944.50 = 404.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.49x = 944.50 × 404.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.49x = 382,267.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,267.49/684.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.47

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