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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.33, 999.79 and 444.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.33, 999.79 and 444.97 is: 614.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.33 : 999.79 = 444.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.33/999.79 = 444.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.33x = 999.79 × 444.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.33x = 444,873.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,873.57/724.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.19

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