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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.85, 999.04 and 444.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.85, 999.04 and 444.26 is: 613.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.85 : 999.04 = 444.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.85/999.04 = 444.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.85x = 999.04 × 444.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.85x = 443,837.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,837.80/723.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.17

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