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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.34, 1,588.44 and 442.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.34, 1,588.44 and 442.46 is: 664.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.34 : 1,588.44 = 442.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.34/1,588.44 = 442.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.34x = 1,588.44 × 442.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.34x = 702,821.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,821.16/1,058.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.08

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