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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.87, 822.27 and 330.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.87, 822.27 and 330.32 is: 455.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.87 : 822.27 = 330.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.87/822.27 = 330.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.87x = 822.27 × 330.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.87x = 271,612.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,612.23/595.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.82

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