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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.09, 792.21 and 325.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.09, 792.21 and 325.44 is: 449.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.09 : 792.21 = 325.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.09/792.21 = 325.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.09x = 792.21 × 325.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.09x = 257,816.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,816.82/574.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.09

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