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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.04, 791.97 and 325.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.04, 791.97 and 325.31 is: 448.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.04 : 791.97 = 325.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.04/791.97 = 325.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.04x = 791.97 × 325.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.04x = 257,635.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,635.76/574.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.81

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