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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.40, 1,223.14 and 488

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.40, 1,223.14 and 488 is: 673.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.40 : 1,223.14 = 488 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.40/1,223.14 = 488/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.40x = 1,223.14 × 488
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.40x = 596,892.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,892.32/886.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.39

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