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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.18, 1,468.80 and 248.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.18, 1,468.80 and 248.76 is: 373.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.18 : 1,468.80 = 248.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.18/1,468.80 = 248.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.18x = 1,468.80 × 248.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.18x = 365,378.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,378.69/979.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.15

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