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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.39, 792.70 and 325.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.39, 792.70 and 325.75 is: 449.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.39 : 792.70 = 325.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.39/792.70 = 325.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.39x = 792.70 × 325.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.39x = 258,222.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,222.03/574.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.56

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