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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.92, 822.31 and 333.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.92, 822.31 and 333.96 is: 460.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.92 : 822.31 = 333.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.92/822.31 = 333.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.92x = 822.31 × 333.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.92x = 274,618.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,618.65/595.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.83

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