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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.68, 999.94 and 444.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.68, 999.94 and 444.96 is: 613.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.68 : 999.94 = 444.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.68/999.94 = 444.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.68x = 999.94 × 444.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.68x = 444,933.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,933.30/724.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.97

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