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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.52, 1,180.61 and 462.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.52, 1,180.61 and 462.54 is: 638.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.52 : 1,180.61 = 462.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.52/1,180.61 = 462.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.52x = 1,180.61 × 462.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.52x = 546,080.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,080.51/855.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.30

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