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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.43, 792.71 and 325.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.43, 792.71 and 325.73 is: 449.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.43 : 792.71 = 325.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.43/792.71 = 325.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.43x = 792.71 × 325.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.43x = 258,203.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,203.84/574.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.50

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