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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720, 993.92 and 444.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720, 993.92 and 444.16 is: 613.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720 : 993.92 = 444.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720/993.92 = 444.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720x = 993.92 × 444.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720x = 441,459.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,459.51/720
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.14

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