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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.24, 999.42 and 444.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.24, 999.42 and 444.52 is: 613.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.24 : 999.42 = 444.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.24/999.42 = 444.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.24x = 999.42 × 444.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.24x = 444,262.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,262.18/724.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.42

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