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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.17, 821.40 and 333.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.17, 821.40 and 333.21 is: 459.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.17 : 821.40 = 333.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.17/821.40 = 333.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.17x = 821.40 × 333.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.17x = 273,698.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,698.69/595.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.87

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