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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.60, 792.90 and 325.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.60, 792.90 and 325.96 is: 449.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.60 : 792.90 = 325.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.60/792.90 = 325.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.60x = 792.90 × 325.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.60x = 258,453.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,453.68/574.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.80

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