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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724, 999.52 and 444.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724, 999.52 and 444.32 is: 613.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724 : 999.52 = 444.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724/999.52 = 444.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724x = 999.52 × 444.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724x = 444,106.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,106.73/724
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.41

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