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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.47, 792.74 and 325.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.47, 792.74 and 325.86 is: 449.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.47 : 792.74 = 325.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.47/792.74 = 325.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.47x = 792.74 × 325.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.47x = 258,322.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,322.26/574.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.67

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