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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.24, 1,180.28 and 482.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.24, 1,180.28 and 482.38 is: 665.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.24 : 1,180.28 = 482.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.24/1,180.28 = 482.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.24x = 1,180.28 × 482.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.24x = 569,343.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,343.47/855.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.71

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