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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.63, 986.49 and 246.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.63, 986.49 and 246.67 is: 370.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.63 : 986.49 = 246.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.63/986.49 = 246.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.63x = 986.49 × 246.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.63x = 243,337.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,337.49/657.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.02

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