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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.44, 999.82 and 444.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.44, 999.82 and 444.62 is: 613.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.44 : 999.82 = 444.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.44/999.82 = 444.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.44x = 999.82 × 444.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.44x = 444,539.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,539.97/724.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.63

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