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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.72, 822.16 and 333.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.72, 822.16 and 333.72 is: 460.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.72 : 822.16 = 333.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.72/822.16 = 333.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.72x = 822.16 × 333.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.72x = 274,371.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,371.24/595.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.57

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