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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.65, 694.08 and 219.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.65, 694.08 and 219.11 is: 328.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.65 : 694.08 = 219.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.65/694.08 = 219.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.65x = 694.08 × 219.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.65x = 152,079.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,079.87/462.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.71

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