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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.08, 792.14 and 325.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.08, 792.14 and 325.34 is: 448.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.08 : 792.14 = 325.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.08/792.14 = 325.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.08x = 792.14 × 325.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.08x = 257,714.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,714.83/574.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.92

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