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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.91, 1,588.58 and 328.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.91, 1,588.58 and 328.46 is: 492.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.91 : 1,588.58 = 328.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.91/1,588.58 = 328.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.91x = 1,588.58 × 328.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.91x = 521,775.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,775.40/1,058.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.75

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