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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.88, 822.26 and 333.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.88, 822.26 and 333.88 is: 460.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.88 : 822.26 = 333.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.88/822.26 = 333.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.88x = 822.26 × 333.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.88x = 274,536.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,536.17/595.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.72

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