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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.97, 1,181.22 and 482.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.97, 1,181.22 and 482.95 is: 666.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.97 : 1,181.22 = 482.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.97/1,181.22 = 482.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.97x = 1,181.22 × 482.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.97x = 570,470.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,470.20/855.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.46

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