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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.45, 792.61 and 325.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.45, 792.61 and 325.78 is: 449.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.45 : 792.61 = 325.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.45/792.61 = 325.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.45x = 792.61 × 325.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.45x = 258,216.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,216.49/574.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.50

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