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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.49, 792.87 and 325.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.49, 792.87 and 325.87 is: 449.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.49 : 792.87 = 325.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.49/792.87 = 325.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.49x = 792.87 × 325.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.49x = 258,375.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,375.64/574.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.75

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