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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.30, 1,180.34 and 482.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.30, 1,180.34 and 482.27 is: 665.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.30 : 1,180.34 = 482.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.30/1,180.34 = 482.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.30x = 1,180.34 × 482.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.30x = 569,242.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,242.57/855.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.55

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