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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.14, 998.82 and 444.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.14, 998.82 and 444.28 is: 612.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.14 : 998.82 = 444.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.14/998.82 = 444.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.14x = 998.82 × 444.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.14x = 443,755.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,755.75/724.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.80

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