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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.81, 1,588.46 and 328.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.81, 1,588.46 and 328.34 is: 492.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.81 : 1,588.46 = 328.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.81/1,588.46 = 328.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.81x = 1,588.46 × 328.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.81x = 521,557.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,557.29/1,058.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.59

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