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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.95, 822.39 and 333.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.95, 822.39 and 333.97 is: 460.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.95 : 822.39 = 333.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.95/822.39 = 333.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.95x = 822.39 × 333.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.95x = 274,653.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,653.59/595.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.87

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