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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.55, 944.51 and 404.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.55, 944.51 and 404.79 is: 558.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.55 : 944.51 = 404.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.55/944.51 = 404.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.55x = 944.51 × 404.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.55x = 382,328.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,328.20/684.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.51

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