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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.30, 809.30 and 577.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.30, 809.30 and 577.30 is: 809.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.30 : 809.30 = 577.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.30/809.30 = 577.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.30x = 809.30 × 577.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.30x = 467,208.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,208.89/577.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.30

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