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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.72, 989.58 and 248.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.72, 989.58 and 248.82 is: 373.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.72 : 989.58 = 248.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.72/989.58 = 248.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.72x = 989.58 × 248.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.72x = 246,227.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,227.30/659.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.23

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