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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.51, 821.84 and 333.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.51, 821.84 and 333.52 is: 460.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.51 : 821.84 = 333.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.51/821.84 = 333.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.51x = 821.84 × 333.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.51x = 274,100.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,100.08/595.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.28

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