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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.48, 693.50 and 219.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.48, 693.50 and 219.08 is: 328.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.48 : 693.50 = 219.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.48/693.50 = 219.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.48x = 693.50 × 219.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.48x = 151,931.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,931.98/462.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.52

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