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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.51, 999.78 and 444.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.51, 999.78 and 444.64 is: 613.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.51 : 999.78 = 444.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.51/999.78 = 444.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.51x = 999.78 × 444.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.51x = 444,542.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,542.18/724.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.58

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