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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.71, 944.82 and 401.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.71, 944.82 and 401.09 is: 553.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.71 : 944.82 = 401.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.71/944.82 = 401.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.71x = 944.82 × 401.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.71x = 378,953.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,953.13/684.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.45

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