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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.17, 1,180.16 and 482.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.17, 1,180.16 and 482.13 is: 665.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.17 : 1,180.16 = 482.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.17/1,180.16 = 482.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.17x = 1,180.16 × 482.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.17x = 568,990.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,990.54/855.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.35

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