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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.81, 822.24 and 333.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.81, 822.24 and 333.83 is: 460.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.81 : 822.24 = 333.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.81/822.24 = 333.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.81x = 822.24 × 333.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.81x = 274,488.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,488.38/595.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.70

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