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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.73, 944.89 and 404.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.73, 944.89 and 404.90 is: 558.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.73 : 944.89 = 404.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.73/944.89 = 404.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.73x = 944.89 × 404.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.73x = 382,584.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,584.91/684.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.74

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