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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.05, 821.16 and 333.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.05, 821.16 and 333.06 is: 459.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.05 : 821.16 = 333.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.05/821.16 = 333.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.05x = 821.16 × 333.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.05x = 273,495.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,495.94/595.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.62

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