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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.23, 999.72 and 444.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.23, 999.72 and 444.69 is: 613.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.23 : 999.72 = 444.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.23/999.72 = 444.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.23x = 999.72 × 444.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.23x = 444,565.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,565.49/724.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.85

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