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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.30, 999.46 and 444.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.30, 999.46 and 444.44 is: 613.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.30 : 999.46 = 444.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.30/999.46 = 444.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.30x = 999.46 × 444.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.30x = 444,200.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,200.00/724.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.28

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