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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.49, 1,180.57 and 462.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.49, 1,180.57 and 462.51 is: 638.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.49 : 1,180.57 = 462.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.49/1,180.57 = 462.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.49x = 1,180.57 × 462.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.49x = 546,023.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,023.12/855.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.26

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