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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.70, 693.74 and 219

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.70, 693.74 and 219 is: 328.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.70 : 693.74 = 219 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.70/693.74 = 219/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.70x = 693.74 × 219
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.70x = 151,929.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,929.06/462.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.35

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