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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.78, 822.08 and 330.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.78, 822.08 and 330.18 is: 455.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.78 : 822.08 = 330.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.78/822.08 = 330.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.78x = 822.08 × 330.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.78x = 271,435.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,435.20/595.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.60

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