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robot speed (ft/s) = (wheel rpm * pi * wheel dia) / 12 / 60

Dividing through the rpm as you go from gear to gear usually gives you less errors since you could do the total ratio wrong. And don't use the free speed, just the normal load speed of the motors.
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