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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.62, 694.08 and 219.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.62, 694.08 and 219.11 is: 328.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.62 : 694.08 = 219.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.62/694.08 = 219.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.62x = 694.08 × 219.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.62x = 152,078.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,078.77/462.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.74

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