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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.23, 821.41 and 333.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.23, 821.41 and 333.25 is: 459.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.23 : 821.41 = 333.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.23/821.41 = 333.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.23x = 821.41 × 333.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.23x = 273,734.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,734.88/595.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.88

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