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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.46, 1,590.21 and 329.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.46, 1,590.21 and 329.97 is: 494.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.46 : 1,590.21 = 329.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.46/1,590.21 = 329.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.46x = 1,590.21 × 329.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.46x = 524,721.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,721.59/1,060.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.81

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