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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.17, 792.25 and 325.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.17, 792.25 and 325.41 is: 449.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.17 : 792.25 = 325.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.17/792.25 = 325.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.17x = 792.25 × 325.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.17x = 257,806.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,806.07/574.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.01

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