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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.64, 999.99 and 440.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.64, 999.99 and 440.97 is: 608.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.64 : 999.99 = 440.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.64/999.99 = 440.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.64x = 999.99 × 440.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.64x = 440,965.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,965.59/724.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.53

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