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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.79, 944.97 and 405.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.79, 944.97 and 405.11 is: 559.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.79 : 944.97 = 405.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.79/944.97 = 405.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.79x = 944.97 × 405.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.79x = 382,817.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,817.64/684.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.03

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