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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.12, 792.17 and 325.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.12, 792.17 and 325.38 is: 448.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.12 : 792.17 = 325.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.12/792.17 = 325.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.12x = 792.17 × 325.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.12x = 257,756.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,756.27/574.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.96

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