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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.66, 821.97 and 330.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.66, 821.97 and 330.09 is: 455.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.66 : 821.97 = 330.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.66/821.97 = 330.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.66x = 821.97 × 330.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.66x = 271,324.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,324.08/595.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.51

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