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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.68, 792.87 and 325.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.68, 792.87 and 325.91 is: 449.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.68 : 792.87 = 325.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.68/792.87 = 325.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.68x = 792.87 × 325.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.68x = 258,404.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,404.26/574.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.65

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