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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.62, 792.94 and 325.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.62, 792.94 and 325.93 is: 449.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.62 : 792.94 = 325.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.62/792.94 = 325.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.62x = 792.94 × 325.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.62x = 258,442.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,442.93/574.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.76

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