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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.08, 821.21 and 333.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.08, 821.21 and 333.05 is: 459.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.08 : 821.21 = 333.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.08/821.21 = 333.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.08x = 821.21 × 333.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.08x = 273,498.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,498.22/595.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.60

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