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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.53, 792.87 and 325.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.53, 792.87 and 325.86 is: 449.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.53 : 792.87 = 325.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.53/792.87 = 325.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.53x = 792.87 × 325.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.53x = 258,362.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,362.26/574.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.70

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