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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.25, 792.51 and 325.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.25, 792.51 and 325.63 is: 449.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.25 : 792.51 = 325.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.25/792.51 = 325.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.25x = 792.51 × 325.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.25x = 258,063.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,063.05/574.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.40

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