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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.84, 822.28 and 333.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.84, 822.28 and 333.88 is: 460.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.84 : 822.28 = 333.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.84/822.28 = 333.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.84x = 822.28 × 333.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.84x = 274,542.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,542.85/595.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.77

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