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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.53, 999.60 and 444.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.53, 999.60 and 444.55 is: 613.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.53 : 999.60 = 444.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.53/999.60 = 444.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.53x = 999.60 × 444.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.53x = 444,372.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,372.18/724.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.32

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