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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.97, 822.40 and 333.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.97, 822.40 and 333.94 is: 460.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.97 : 822.40 = 333.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.97/822.40 = 333.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.97x = 822.40 × 333.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.97x = 274,629.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,629.37/595.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.81

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