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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.31, 986.34 and 246.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.31, 986.34 and 246.48 is: 369.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.31 : 986.34 = 246.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.31/986.34 = 246.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.31x = 986.34 × 246.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.31x = 243,113.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,113.08/657.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.86

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