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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.10, 986.45 and 246.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.10, 986.45 and 246.98 is: 370.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.10 : 986.45 = 246.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.10/986.45 = 246.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.10x = 986.45 × 246.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.10x = 243,627.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,627.25/658.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.20

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