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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855, 1,179.90 and 481.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855, 1,179.90 and 481.98 is: 665.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855 : 1,179.90 = 481.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855/1,179.90 = 481.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855x = 1,179.90 × 481.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855x = 568,688.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,688.20/855
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.13

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