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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.46, 999.16 and 444.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.46, 999.16 and 444.67 is: 613.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.46 : 999.16 = 444.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.46/999.16 = 444.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.46x = 999.16 × 444.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.46x = 444,296.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,296.48/724.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.28

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