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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.94, 1,588.41 and 328.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.94, 1,588.41 and 328.59 is: 492.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.94 : 1,588.41 = 328.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.94/1,588.41 = 328.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.94x = 1,588.41 × 328.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.94x = 521,935.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,935.64/1,058.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.89

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