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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.23, 1,180.27 and 482.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.23, 1,180.27 and 482.17 is: 665.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.23 : 1,180.27 = 482.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.23/1,180.27 = 482.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.23x = 1,180.27 × 482.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.23x = 569,088.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,088.38/855.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.43

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