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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.02, 998.72 and 444.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.02, 998.72 and 444.38 is: 612.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.02 : 998.72 = 444.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.02/998.72 = 444.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.02x = 998.72 × 444.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.02x = 443,811.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,811.19/724.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.98

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