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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.62, 792.96 and 325.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.62, 792.96 and 325.98 is: 449.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.62 : 792.96 = 325.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.62/792.96 = 325.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.62x = 792.96 × 325.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.62x = 258,489.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,489.10/574.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.84

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