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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.41, 999.84 and 444.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.41, 999.84 and 444.79 is: 613.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.41 : 999.84 = 444.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.41/999.84 = 444.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.41x = 999.84 × 444.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.41x = 444,721.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,721.75/724.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.91

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