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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 574.70, 793.06 and 325.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 574.70, 793.06 and 325.99 is: 449.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    574.70 : 793.06 = 325.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    574.70/793.06 = 325.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    574.70x = 793.06 × 325.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    574.70x = 258,526.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,526.83/574.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.85

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