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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.60, 458.46 and 89.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.60, 458.46 and 89.17 is: 133.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.60 : 458.46 = 89.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.60/458.46 = 89.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.60x = 458.46 × 89.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.60x = 40,879.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,879.73/305.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.77

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