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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.21, 999.18 and 444.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.21, 999.18 and 444.30 is: 612.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.21 : 999.18 = 444.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.21/999.18 = 444.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.21x = 999.18 × 444.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.21x = 443,935.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,935.67/724.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.99

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