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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.01, 999.68 and 444.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.01, 999.68 and 444.62 is: 613.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.01 : 999.68 = 444.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.01/999.68 = 444.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.01x = 999.68 × 444.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.01x = 444,478.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,478.00/724.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.92

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