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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.49, 792.73 and 322.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.49, 792.73 and 322.44 is: 444.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.49 : 792.73 = 322.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.49/792.73 = 322.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.49x = 792.73 × 322.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.49x = 255,607.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,607.86/574.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.93

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