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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.33, 792.58 and 325.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.33, 792.58 and 325.67 is: 449.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.33 : 792.58 = 325.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.33/792.58 = 325.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.33x = 792.58 × 325.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.33x = 258,115.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,115.92/574.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.42

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