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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.61, 944.87 and 404.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.61, 944.87 and 404.84 is: 558.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.61 : 944.87 = 404.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.61/944.87 = 404.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.61x = 944.87 × 404.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.61x = 382,521.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,521.51/684.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.75

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