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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.80, 693.79 and 219.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.80, 693.79 and 219.62 is: 329.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.80 : 693.79 = 219.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.80/693.79 = 219.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.80x = 693.79 × 219.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.80x = 152,370.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,370.16/462.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.24

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