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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.56, 692.91 and 219.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.56, 692.91 and 219.32 is: 328.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.56 : 692.91 = 219.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.56/692.91 = 219.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.56x = 692.91 × 219.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.56x = 151,969.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,969.02/462.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.54

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