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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.91, 989.82 and 248.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.91, 989.82 and 248.99 is: 373.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.91 : 989.82 = 248.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.91/989.82 = 248.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.91x = 989.82 × 248.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.91x = 246,454.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,454.04/659.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.47

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