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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.55, 693.87 and 219.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.55, 693.87 and 219.01 is: 328.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.55 : 693.87 = 219.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.55/693.87 = 219.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.55x = 693.87 × 219.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.55x = 151,964.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,964.47/462.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.54

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