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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.25, 1,180.21 and 482.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.25, 1,180.21 and 482.21 is: 665.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.25 : 1,180.21 = 482.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.25/1,180.21 = 482.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.25x = 1,180.21 × 482.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.25x = 569,103.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,103.77/855.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.43

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