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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.85, 822.31 and 330.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.85, 822.31 and 330.29 is: 455.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.85 : 822.31 = 330.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.85/822.31 = 330.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.85x = 822.31 × 330.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.85x = 271,599.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,599.74/595.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.82

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