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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.59, 821.91 and 333.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.59, 821.91 and 333.60 is: 460.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.59 : 821.91 = 333.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.59/821.91 = 333.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.59x = 821.91 × 333.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.59x = 274,189.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,189.18/595.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.37

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