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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.56, 821.86 and 330.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.56, 821.86 and 330.03 is: 455.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.56 : 821.86 = 330.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.56/821.86 = 330.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.56x = 821.86 × 330.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.56x = 271,238.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,238.46/595.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.43

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