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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.64, 792.97 and 325.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.64, 792.97 and 325.97 is: 449.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.64 : 792.97 = 325.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.64/792.97 = 325.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.64x = 792.97 × 325.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.64x = 258,484.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,484.43/574.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.82

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