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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.61, 821.99 and 333.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.61, 821.99 and 333.71 is: 460.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.61 : 821.99 = 333.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.61/821.99 = 333.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.61x = 821.99 × 333.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.61x = 274,304.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,304.61/595.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.54

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