The volume of the sphere is calculated through the equation, V = 4πr³/3 Substituting, 900 in³ = 4πr³/3 ; r = 5.99 in
Then, solve for the surface area of the sphere by the equation, SA = 4πr² SA = 4π(5.99 in)² = 450.80 in² Thus, in the nearest whole number, SA was calculated to be nearly 451 in².