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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.21, 821.41 and 333.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.21, 821.41 and 333.21 is: 459.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.21 : 821.41 = 333.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.21/821.41 = 333.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.21x = 821.41 × 333.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.21x = 273,702.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,702.03/595.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.84

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