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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.79, 989.39 and 248.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.79, 989.39 and 248.64 is: 372.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.79 : 989.39 = 248.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.79/989.39 = 248.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.79x = 989.39 × 248.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.79x = 246,000.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,000.69/659.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.85

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