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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.44, 1,223.28 and 493.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.44, 1,223.28 and 493.46 is: 680.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.44 : 1,223.28 = 493.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.44/1,223.28 = 493.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.44x = 1,223.28 × 493.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.44x = 603,639.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,639.75/886.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.97

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