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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.67, 1,180.82 and 462.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.67, 1,180.82 and 462.69 is: 638.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.67 : 1,180.82 = 462.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.67/1,180.82 = 462.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.67x = 1,180.82 × 462.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.67x = 546,357.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,357.07/855.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.52

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