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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.83, 998.37 and 444.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.83, 998.37 and 444.13 is: 612.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.83 : 998.37 = 444.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.83/998.37 = 444.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.83x = 998.37 × 444.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.83x = 443,406.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,406.07/723.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.58

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