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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.78, 694.37 and 219.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.78, 694.37 and 219.27 is: 329.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.78 : 694.37 = 219.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.78/694.37 = 219.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.78x = 694.37 × 219.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.78x = 152,257.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,257.66/462.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.01

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