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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.28, 1,180.28 and 462.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.28, 1,180.28 and 462.30 is: 637.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.28 : 1,180.28 = 462.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.28/1,180.28 = 462.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.28x = 1,180.28 × 462.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.28x = 545,642.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,642.19/855.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.97

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