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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.43, 1,180.48 and 462.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.43, 1,180.48 and 462.45 is: 638.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.43 : 1,180.48 = 462.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.43/1,180.48 = 462.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.43x = 1,180.48 × 462.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.43x = 545,910.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,910.02/855.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.17

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