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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.17, 792.41 and 325.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.17, 792.41 and 325.49 is: 449.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.17 : 792.41 = 325.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.17/792.41 = 325.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.17x = 792.41 × 325.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.17x = 257,915.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,915.94/574.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.20

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