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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.78, 999.94 and 444.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.78, 999.94 and 444.98 is: 613.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.78 : 999.94 = 444.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.78/999.94 = 444.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.78x = 999.94 × 444.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.78x = 444,953.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,953.30/724.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.91

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