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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.42, 1,469.10 and 248.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.42, 1,469.10 and 248.99 is: 373.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.42 : 1,469.10 = 248.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.42/1,469.10 = 248.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.42x = 1,469.10 × 248.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.42x = 365,790.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,790.96/979.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.48

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