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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.69, 822.08 and 333.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.69, 822.08 and 333.79 is: 460.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.69 : 822.08 = 333.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.69/822.08 = 333.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.69x = 822.08 × 333.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.69x = 274,400.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,400.86/595.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.65

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