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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.61, 821.92 and 330.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.61, 821.92 and 330.05 is: 455.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.61 : 821.92 = 330.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.61/821.92 = 330.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.61x = 821.92 × 330.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.61x = 271,270.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,270.99/595.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.45

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