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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.13, 988.45 and 248.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.13, 988.45 and 248.05 is: 371.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.13 : 988.45 = 248.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.13/988.45 = 248.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.13x = 988.45 × 248.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.13x = 245,178.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,178.84/659.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.97

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