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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.64, 997.46 and 248.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.64, 997.46 and 248.55 is: 373.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.64 : 997.46 = 248.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.64/997.46 = 248.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.64x = 997.46 × 248.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.64x = 247,917.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,917.44/664.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.01

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