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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.42, 1,180.59 and 482.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.42, 1,180.59 and 482.55 is: 665.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.42 : 1,180.59 = 482.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.42/1,180.59 = 482.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.42x = 1,180.59 × 482.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.42x = 569,693.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,693.70/855.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.98

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