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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.94, 822.43 and 333.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.94, 822.43 and 333.98 is: 460.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.94 : 822.43 = 333.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.94/822.43 = 333.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.94x = 822.43 × 333.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.94x = 274,675.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,675.17/595.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.91

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