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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.98, 821.08 and 333

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.98, 821.08 and 333 is: 459.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.98 : 821.08 = 333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.98/821.08 = 333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.98x = 821.08 × 333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.98x = 273,420.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,420.06/594.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.54

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