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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.28, 999.17 and 444.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.28, 999.17 and 444.39 is: 613.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.28 : 999.17 = 444.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.28/999.17 = 444.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.28x = 999.17 × 444.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.28x = 444,018.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,018.93/724.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.05

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