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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.08, 694.62 and 212.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.08, 694.62 and 212.89 is: 319.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.08 : 694.62 = 212.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.08/694.62 = 212.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.08x = 694.62 × 212.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.08x = 147,878.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,878.05/463.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.33

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