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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.09, 821.28 and 333.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.09, 821.28 and 333.13 is: 459.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.09 : 821.28 = 333.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.09/821.28 = 333.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.09x = 821.28 × 333.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.09x = 273,593.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,593.01/595.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.75

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