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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.96, 999.36 and 444.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.96, 999.36 and 444.24 is: 613.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.96 : 999.36 = 444.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.96/999.36 = 444.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.96x = 999.36 × 444.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.96x = 443,955.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,955.69/723.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.23

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