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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.47, 821.71 and 333.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.47, 821.71 and 333.44 is: 460.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.47 : 821.71 = 333.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.47/821.71 = 333.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.47x = 821.71 × 333.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.47x = 273,990.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,990.98/595.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.13

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