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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.46, 1,180.57 and 482.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.46, 1,180.57 and 482.45 is: 665.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.46 : 1,180.57 = 482.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.46/1,180.57 = 482.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.46x = 1,180.57 × 482.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.46x = 569,568.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,568.95/855.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.81

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