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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.47, 1,180.56 and 482.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.47, 1,180.56 and 482.38 is: 665.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.47 : 1,180.56 = 482.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.47/1,180.56 = 482.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.47x = 1,180.56 × 482.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.47x = 569,476.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,476.74/855.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.69

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