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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.33, 821.49 and 333.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.33, 821.49 and 333.34 is: 459.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.33 : 821.49 = 333.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.33/821.49 = 333.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.33x = 821.49 × 333.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.33x = 273,835.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,835.48/595.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.97

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