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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.59, 821.79 and 333.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.59, 821.79 and 333.62 is: 460.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.59 : 821.79 = 333.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.59/821.79 = 333.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.59x = 821.79 × 333.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.59x = 274,161.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,161.47/595.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.32

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