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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.28, 792.52 and 325.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.28, 792.52 and 325.64 is: 449.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.28 : 792.52 = 325.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.28/792.52 = 325.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.28x = 792.52 × 325.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.28x = 258,076.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,076.21/574.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.39

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