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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.70, 822.07 and 333.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.70, 822.07 and 333.72 is: 460.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.70 : 822.07 = 333.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.70/822.07 = 333.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.70x = 822.07 × 333.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.70x = 274,339.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,339.74/595.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.53

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