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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307, 460.58 and 90.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307, 460.58 and 90.58 is: 135.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307 : 460.58 = 90.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307/460.58 = 90.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307x = 460.58 × 90.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307x = 41,718.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,718.88/307
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.89

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