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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.89, 464.77 and 90.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.89, 464.77 and 90.46 is: 135.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.89 : 464.77 = 90.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.89/464.77 = 90.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.89x = 464.77 × 90.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.89x = 42,043.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,043.45/309.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.67

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