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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.13, 999.40 and 444.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.13, 999.40 and 444.31 is: 613.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.13 : 999.40 = 444.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.13/999.40 = 444.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.13x = 999.40 × 444.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.13x = 444,043.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,043.41/724.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.21

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