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The formula for the volume V of a sphere is 4/3(pi)r^3 . What is the radius of the basketball with a volume of 392 inches^3

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Let's solve the volume equation for the radius: start with

[tex]V = \dfrac{4}{3}\pi r^3[/tex]

Multiply both sides by 3:

[tex]3V = 4\pi r^3[/tex]

Divide both sides by 4:

[tex]\dfrac{3V}{4} = \pi r^3[/tex]

Divide both sides by pi:

[tex]\dfrac{3V}{4\pi} = r^3[/tex]

Take the cube root of both sides:

[tex]r = \sqrt[3]{\dfrac{3V}{4\pi}}[/tex]

Now, plug the value for V and you have the radius:

[tex]r = \sqrt[3]{\dfrac{3\cdot 392}{4\pi}} \approx 4.54[/tex]

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