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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.59, 792.89 and 322.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.59, 792.89 and 322.52 is: 445.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.59 : 792.89 = 322.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.59/792.89 = 322.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.59x = 792.89 × 322.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.59x = 255,718.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,718.52/574.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.04

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