Question: The plane x/a + y/b + z/c = 1 ........... a > 0, b > 0, c > 0 cuts the solid ellipsoid x 2

The plane
x/a + y/b + z/c = 1 ........... a > 0, b > 0, c > 0

cuts the solid ellipsoid

x2/a2 + y2/b2 + z2/c2 < 1 into two pieces. Find the volume of the smaller piece.

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