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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.55, 792.89 and 325.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.55, 792.89 and 325.88 is: 449.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.55 : 792.89 = 325.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.55/792.89 = 325.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.55x = 792.89 × 325.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.55x = 258,381.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,381.40/574.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.71

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