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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.46, 792.79 and 325.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.46, 792.79 and 325.74 is: 449.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.46 : 792.79 = 325.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.46/792.79 = 325.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.46x = 792.79 × 325.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.46x = 258,241.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,241.11/574.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.54

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