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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.01, 1,468.51 and 248.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.01, 1,468.51 and 248.58 is: 372.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.01 : 1,468.51 = 248.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.01/1,468.51 = 248.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.01x = 1,468.51 × 248.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.01x = 365,042.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,042.22/979.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.87

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