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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.50, 792.78 and 325.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.50, 792.78 and 325.82 is: 449.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.50 : 792.78 = 325.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.50/792.78 = 325.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.50x = 792.78 × 325.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.50x = 258,301.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,301.95/574.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.61

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