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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.82, 822.26 and 333.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.82, 822.26 and 333.84 is: 460.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.82 : 822.26 = 333.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.82/822.26 = 333.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.82x = 822.26 × 333.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.82x = 274,503.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,503.28/595.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.72

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