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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.45, 1,180.40 and 482.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.45, 1,180.40 and 482.44 is: 665.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.45 : 1,180.40 = 482.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.45/1,180.40 = 482.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.45x = 1,180.40 × 482.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.45x = 569,472.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,472.18/855.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.70

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