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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.24, 999.24 and 448.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.24, 999.24 and 448.24 is: 618.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.24 : 999.24 = 448.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.24/999.24 = 448.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.24x = 999.24 × 448.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.24x = 447,899.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,899.34/724.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.44

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