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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.84, 945.24 and 405.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.84, 945.24 and 405.12 is: 559.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.84 : 945.24 = 405.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.84/945.24 = 405.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.84x = 945.24 × 405.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.84x = 382,935.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,935.63/684.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.16

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