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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.37, 988.95 and 248.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.37, 988.95 and 248.45 is: 372.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.37 : 988.95 = 248.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.37/988.95 = 248.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.37x = 988.95 × 248.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.37x = 245,704.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,704.63/659.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.64

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