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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.77, 694.16 and 219.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.77, 694.16 and 219.17 is: 328.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.77 : 694.16 = 219.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.77/694.16 = 219.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.77x = 694.16 × 219.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.77x = 152,139.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,139.05/462.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.76

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