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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.11, 821.27 and 333.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.11, 821.27 and 333.15 is: 459.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.11 : 821.27 = 333.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.11/821.27 = 333.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.11x = 821.27 × 333.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.11x = 273,604.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,604.43/595.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.75

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