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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.42, 1,588.03 and 441.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.42, 1,588.03 and 441.96 is: 663.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.42 : 1,588.03 = 441.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.42/1,588.03 = 441.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.42x = 1,588.03 × 441.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.42x = 701,837.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,837.80/1,058.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.10

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