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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.95, 1,179.94 and 482.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.95, 1,179.94 and 482.07 is: 665.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.95 : 1,179.94 = 482.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.95/1,179.94 = 482.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.95x = 1,179.94 × 482.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.95x = 568,812.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,812.47/854.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.32

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