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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.53, 821.88 and 333.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.53, 821.88 and 333.59 is: 460.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.53 : 821.88 = 333.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.53/821.88 = 333.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.53x = 821.88 × 333.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.53x = 274,166.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,166.84/595.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.37

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