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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.04, 821.18 and 333.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.04, 821.18 and 333.14 is: 459.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.04 : 821.18 = 333.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.04/821.18 = 333.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.04x = 821.18 × 333.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.04x = 273,568.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,568.29/595.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.75

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