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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.43, 1,223.31 and 493.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.43, 1,223.31 and 493.45 is: 680.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.43 : 1,223.31 = 493.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.43/1,223.31 = 493.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.43x = 1,223.31 × 493.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.43x = 603,647.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,647.99/886.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.99

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