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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.84, 1,588.25 and 328.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.84, 1,588.25 and 328.44 is: 492.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.84 : 1,588.25 = 328.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.84/1,588.25 = 328.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.84x = 1,588.25 × 328.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.84x = 521,645.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,645.65/1,058.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.66

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