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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.59, 989.85 and 248.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.59, 989.85 and 248.98 is: 373.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.59 : 989.85 = 248.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.59/989.85 = 248.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.59x = 989.85 × 248.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.59x = 246,452.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,452.85/659.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.65

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