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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.04, 998.92 and 444.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.04, 998.92 and 444.05 is: 612.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.04 : 998.92 = 444.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.04/998.92 = 444.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.04x = 998.92 × 444.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.04x = 443,568.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,568.21/724.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.63

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