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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.62, 944.71 and 404.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.62, 944.71 and 404.96 is: 558.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.62 : 944.71 = 404.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.62/944.71 = 404.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.62x = 944.71 × 404.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.62x = 382,569.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,569.76/684.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.81

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