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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.28, 792.50 and 325.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.28, 792.50 and 325.60 is: 449.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.28 : 792.50 = 325.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.28/792.50 = 325.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.28x = 792.50 × 325.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.28x = 258,032.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,032.41/574.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.31

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