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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.65, 944.79 and 404.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.65, 944.79 and 404.91 is: 558.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.65 : 944.79 = 404.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.65/944.79 = 404.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.65x = 944.79 × 404.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.65x = 382,554.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,554.92/684.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.76

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