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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.72, 989.30 and 248.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.72, 989.30 and 248.63 is: 372.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.72 : 989.30 = 248.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.72/989.30 = 248.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.72x = 989.30 × 248.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.72x = 245,969.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,969.66/659.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.84

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