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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.32, 994.82 and 444.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.32, 994.82 and 444.84 is: 613.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.32 : 994.82 = 444.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.32/994.82 = 444.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.32x = 994.82 × 444.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.32x = 442,535.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,535.73/721.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.51

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