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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.76, 694.42 and 219.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.76, 694.42 and 219.31 is: 329.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.76 : 694.42 = 219.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.76/694.42 = 219.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.76x = 694.42 × 219.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.76x = 152,290.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,290.97/462.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.09

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