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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.15, 999.07 and 440.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.15, 999.07 and 440.47 is: 607.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.15 : 999.07 = 440.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.15/999.07 = 440.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.15x = 999.07 × 440.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.15x = 440,063.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,063.41/724.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.69

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