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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.50, 1,180.58 and 482.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.50, 1,180.58 and 482.48 is: 665.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.50 : 1,180.58 = 482.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.50/1,180.58 = 482.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.50x = 1,180.58 × 482.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.50x = 569,606.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,606.24/855.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.82

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