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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.32, 1,180.23 and 482.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.32, 1,180.23 and 482.31 is: 665.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.32 : 1,180.23 = 482.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.32/1,180.23 = 482.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.32x = 1,180.23 × 482.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.32x = 569,239.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,239.35/855.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.53

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