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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.98, 998.82 and 444.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.98, 998.82 and 444.11 is: 612.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.98 : 998.82 = 444.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.98/998.82 = 444.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.98x = 998.82 × 444.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.98x = 443,580.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,580.96/723.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.70

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