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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.11, 792.28 and 325.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.11, 792.28 and 325.43 is: 449.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.11 : 792.28 = 325.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.11/792.28 = 325.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.11x = 792.28 × 325.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.11x = 257,834.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,834.71/574.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.10

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