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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.05, 1,179.97 and 462.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.05, 1,179.97 and 462.07 is: 637.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.05 : 1,179.97 = 462.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.05/1,179.97 = 462.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.05x = 1,179.97 × 462.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.05x = 545,224.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,224.63/855.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.66

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