Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.58, 988 and 248
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 658.58, 988 and 248 is: 372.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
658.58 : 988 = 248 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
658.58/988 = 248/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
658.58x = 988 × 248 - Step 4: Simplify right side
658.58x = 245,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 245,024/658.58 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 372.05
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