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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.62, 822 and 333.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.62, 822 and 333.66 is: 460.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.62 : 822 = 333.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.62/822 = 333.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.62x = 822 × 333.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.62x = 274,268.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,268.52/595.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.48

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