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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.32, 1,180.33 and 482.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.32, 1,180.33 and 482.34 is: 665.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.32 : 1,180.33 = 482.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.32/1,180.33 = 482.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.32x = 1,180.33 × 482.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.32x = 569,320.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,320.37/855.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.62

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