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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.89, 822.33 and 333.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.89, 822.33 and 333.93 is: 460.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.89 : 822.33 = 333.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.89/822.33 = 333.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.89x = 822.33 × 333.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.89x = 274,600.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,600.66/595.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.82

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