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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.36, 1,180.37 and 482.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.36, 1,180.37 and 482.32 is: 665.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.36 : 1,180.37 = 482.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.36/1,180.37 = 482.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.36x = 1,180.37 × 482.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.36x = 569,316.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,316.93/855.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.59

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