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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.40, 821.73 and 333.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.40, 821.73 and 333.47 is: 460.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.40 : 821.73 = 333.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.40/821.73 = 333.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.40x = 821.73 × 333.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.40x = 274,018.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,018.19/595.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.23

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