In the following problem I am asked to calculate a volume respecting the rules of significant figures: v=(4/3)pi (R^3) Where R=4.5cm How should I do the calculation taking into account the significant figures?

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In the following problem I am asked to calculate a volume respecting the rules of significant figures:

v=(4/3)pi (R^3)
Where R=4.5cm
How should I do the calculation taking into account the significant figures?

Should I do the direct calculations and at the end use as the number of significant figures the number that has fewer figures after the decimal point?
or parse R separately first? applying the same rule
First of all, Thanks.

 

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