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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.59, 999.64 and 444.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.59, 999.64 and 444.60 is: 613.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.59 : 999.64 = 444.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.59/999.64 = 444.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.59x = 999.64 × 444.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.59x = 444,439.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,439.94/724.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.37

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