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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.52, 999.70 and 444.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.52, 999.70 and 444.80 is: 613.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.52 : 999.70 = 444.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.52/999.70 = 444.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.52x = 999.70 × 444.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.52x = 444,666.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,666.56/724.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.74

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