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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.31, 1,180.30 and 482.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.31, 1,180.30 and 482.28 is: 665.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.31 : 1,180.30 = 482.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.31/1,180.30 = 482.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.31x = 1,180.30 × 482.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.31x = 569,235.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,235.08/855.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.53

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