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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.14, 821.33 and 333.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.14, 821.33 and 333.11 is: 459.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.14 : 821.33 = 333.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.14/821.33 = 333.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.14x = 821.33 × 333.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.14x = 273,593.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,593.24/595.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.71

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