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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.45, 1,180.50 and 482.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.45, 1,180.50 and 482.46 is: 665.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.45 : 1,180.50 = 482.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.45/1,180.50 = 482.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.45x = 1,180.50 × 482.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.45x = 569,544.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,544.03/855.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.78

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