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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.85, 822.28 and 330.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.85, 822.28 and 330.30 is: 455.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.85 : 822.28 = 330.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.85/822.28 = 330.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.85x = 822.28 × 330.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.85x = 271,598.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,598.26/595.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.82

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