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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595, 821.10 and 333.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595, 821.10 and 333.04 is: 459.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595 : 821.10 = 333.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595/821.10 = 333.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595x = 821.10 × 333.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595x = 273,459.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,459.14/595
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.60

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