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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.44, 999.72 and 488.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.44, 999.72 and 488.64 is: 674.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.44 : 999.72 = 488.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.44/999.72 = 488.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.44x = 999.72 × 488.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.44x = 488,503.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,503.18/724.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.32

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