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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.38, 999.66 and 444.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.38, 999.66 and 444.61 is: 613.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.38 : 999.66 = 444.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.38/999.66 = 444.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.38x = 999.66 × 444.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.38x = 444,458.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,458.83/724.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.57

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