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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.62, 821.91 and 330.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.62, 821.91 and 330.04 is: 455.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.62 : 821.91 = 330.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.62/821.91 = 330.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.62x = 821.91 × 330.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.62x = 271,259.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,259.07/595.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.42

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