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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.67, 989.63 and 248.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.67, 989.63 and 248.93 is: 373.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.67 : 989.63 = 248.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.67/989.63 = 248.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.67x = 989.63 × 248.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.67x = 246,348.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,348.60/659.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.44

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