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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.32, 821.35 and 333.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.32, 821.35 and 333.29 is: 459.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.32 : 821.35 = 333.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.32/821.35 = 333.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.32x = 821.35 × 333.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.32x = 273,742.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,742.80/595.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.82

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