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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.32, 792.54 and 325.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.32, 792.54 and 325.64 is: 449.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.32 : 792.54 = 325.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.32/792.54 = 325.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.32x = 792.54 × 325.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.32x = 258,082.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,082.73/574.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.37

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