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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.87, 989.70 and 248.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.87, 989.70 and 248.95 is: 373.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.87 : 989.70 = 248.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.87/989.70 = 248.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.87x = 989.70 × 248.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.87x = 246,385.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,385.82/659.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.39

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