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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.13, 821.21 and 333.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.13, 821.21 and 333.09 is: 459.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.13 : 821.21 = 333.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.13/821.21 = 333.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.13x = 821.21 × 333.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.13x = 273,539.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,539.72/595.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.63

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