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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.41, 693.60 and 219.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.41, 693.60 and 219.11 is: 328.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.41 : 693.60 = 219.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.41/693.60 = 219.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.41x = 693.60 × 219.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.41x = 151,971.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,971.23/462.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.65

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