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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.76, 998.78 and 444.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.76, 998.78 and 444.48 is: 613.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.76 : 998.78 = 444.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.76/998.78 = 444.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.76x = 998.78 × 444.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.76x = 443,937.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,937.73/723.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.38

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