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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.59, 821.92 and 333.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.59, 821.92 and 333.61 is: 460.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.59 : 821.92 = 333.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.59/821.92 = 333.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.59x = 821.92 × 333.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.59x = 274,199.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,199.51/595.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.38

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