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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.57, 821.88 and 333.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.57, 821.88 and 333.58 is: 460.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.57 : 821.88 = 333.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.57/821.88 = 333.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.57x = 821.88 × 333.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.57x = 274,162.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,162.73/595.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.34

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