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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.94, 998.76 and 444.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.94, 998.76 and 444.04 is: 612.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.94 : 998.76 = 444.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.94/998.76 = 444.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.94x = 998.76 × 444.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.94x = 443,489.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,489.39/723.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.61

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