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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.47, 989.43 and 248.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.47, 989.43 and 248.72 is: 373.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.47 : 989.43 = 248.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.47/989.43 = 248.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.47x = 989.43 × 248.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.47x = 246,090.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,090.54/659.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.17

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