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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.09, 792.22 and 325.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.09, 792.22 and 325.41 is: 449.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.09 : 792.22 = 325.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.09/792.22 = 325.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.09x = 792.22 × 325.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.09x = 257,796.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,796.31/574.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.05

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