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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.97, 989.42 and 248.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.97, 989.42 and 248.87 is: 373.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.97 : 989.42 = 248.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.97/989.42 = 248.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.97x = 989.42 × 248.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.97x = 246,238.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,238.18/659.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.11

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