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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.78, 822.21 and 333.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.78, 822.21 and 333.81 is: 460.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.78 : 822.21 = 333.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.78/822.21 = 333.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.78x = 822.21 × 333.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.78x = 274,461.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,461.92/595.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.68

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