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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.77, 998.73 and 444.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.77, 998.73 and 444.08 is: 612.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.77 : 998.73 = 444.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.77/998.73 = 444.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.77x = 998.73 × 444.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.77x = 443,518.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,518.52/723.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.79

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