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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.18, 821.36 and 333.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.18, 821.36 and 333.20 is: 459.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.18 : 821.36 = 333.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.18/821.36 = 333.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.18x = 821.36 × 333.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.18x = 273,673.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,673.54/595.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.82

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