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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.79, 693.86 and 219.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.79, 693.86 and 219.18 is: 328.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.79 : 693.86 = 219.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.79/693.86 = 219.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.79x = 693.86 × 219.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.79x = 152,081.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,081.74/462.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.62

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