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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.46, 1,180.49 and 482.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.46, 1,180.49 and 482.44 is: 665.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.46 : 1,180.49 = 482.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.46/1,180.49 = 482.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.46x = 1,180.49 × 482.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.46x = 569,515.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,515.60/855.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.74

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