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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.55, 1,180.66 and 462.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.55, 1,180.66 and 462.57 is: 638.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.55 : 1,180.66 = 462.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.55/1,180.66 = 462.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.55x = 1,180.66 × 462.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.55x = 546,137.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,137.90/855.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.35

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