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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.12, 1,468.66 and 248.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.12, 1,468.66 and 248.68 is: 373.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.12 : 1,468.66 = 248.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.12/1,468.66 = 248.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.12x = 1,468.66 × 248.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.12x = 365,226.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,226.37/979.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.01

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