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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.51, 821.82 and 333.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.51, 821.82 and 333.54 is: 460.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.51 : 821.82 = 333.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.51/821.82 = 333.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.51x = 821.82 × 333.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.51x = 274,109.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,109.84/595.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.29

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