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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.30, 1,180.31 and 462.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.30, 1,180.31 and 462.32 is: 638.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.30 : 1,180.31 = 462.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.30/1,180.31 = 462.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.30x = 1,180.31 × 462.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.30x = 545,680.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,680.92/855.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.00

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