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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.89, 822.35 and 333.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.89, 822.35 and 333.92 is: 460.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.89 : 822.35 = 333.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.89/822.35 = 333.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.89x = 822.35 × 333.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.89x = 274,602.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,602.00/595.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.83

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