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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.74, 999.65 and 444.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.74, 999.65 and 444.78 is: 613.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.74 : 999.65 = 444.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.74/999.65 = 444.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.74x = 999.65 × 444.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.74x = 444,624.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,624.33/724.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.49

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