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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.21, 1,180.17 and 482.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.21, 1,180.17 and 482.20 is: 665.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.21 : 1,180.17 = 482.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.21/1,180.17 = 482.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.21x = 1,180.17 × 482.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.21x = 569,077.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,077.97/855.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.43

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