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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.65, 999.17 and 444.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.65, 999.17 and 444.27 is: 613.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.65 : 999.17 = 444.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.65/999.17 = 444.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.65x = 999.17 × 444.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.65x = 443,901.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,901.26/723.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.42

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