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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.15, 808.55 and 577.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.15, 808.55 and 577.15 is: 808.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.15 : 808.55 = 577.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.15/808.55 = 577.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.15x = 808.55 × 577.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.15x = 466,654.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,654.63/577.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.55

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