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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.65, 821.88 and 333.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.65, 821.88 and 333.62 is: 460.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.65 : 821.88 = 333.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.65/821.88 = 333.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.65x = 821.88 × 333.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.65x = 274,191.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,191.50/595.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.32

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