document.write( "Question 985529: A map scale shows that 1 over 3 inch on the map equels an actual distance of 3 miles. If a distance on the map is 3 over 4 inch, what is the actual distance in miles? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #606386 by vleith(2983)\"\" \"About 
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\n" ); document.write( "\"%28%281%2F3%29+%2F+3%29+=+%28%283%2F4%29+%2F+X%29\"
\n" ); document.write( "\"X%2F3+=+9%2F4\"
\n" ); document.write( "\"X+=+27%2F4\"
\n" ); document.write( "X = 6.75 miles
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