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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.70, 944.74 and 404.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.70, 944.74 and 404.79 is: 558.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.70 : 944.74 = 404.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.70/944.74 = 404.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.70x = 944.74 × 404.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.70x = 382,419.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,419.28/684.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.53

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