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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.38, 792.59 and 325.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.38, 792.59 and 325.65 is: 449.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.38 : 792.59 = 325.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.38/792.59 = 325.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.38x = 792.59 × 325.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.38x = 258,110.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,110.72/574.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.37

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