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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.89, 476.82 and 89.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.89, 476.82 and 89.89 is: 134.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.89 : 476.82 = 89.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.89/476.82 = 89.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.89x = 476.82 × 89.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.89x = 42,861.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,861.35/317.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.83

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