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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.60, 999.77 and 444.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.60, 999.77 and 444.81 is: 613.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.60 : 999.77 = 444.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.60/999.77 = 444.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.60x = 999.77 × 444.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.60x = 444,707.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,707.69/724.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.73

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