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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.91, 822.34 and 330.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.91, 822.34 and 330.36 is: 455.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.91 : 822.34 = 330.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.91/822.34 = 330.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.91x = 822.34 × 330.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.91x = 271,667.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,667.42/595.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.88

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