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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.02, 1,468.44 and 248.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.02, 1,468.44 and 248.58 is: 372.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.02 : 1,468.44 = 248.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.02/1,468.44 = 248.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.02x = 1,468.44 × 248.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.02x = 365,024.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,024.82/979.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.85

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