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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.84, 1,588.52 and 328.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.84, 1,588.52 and 328.40 is: 492.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.84 : 1,588.52 = 328.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.84/1,588.52 = 328.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.84x = 1,588.52 × 328.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.84x = 521,669.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,669.97/1,058.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.68

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