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Old 09-25-2007, 12:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Arvid View Post
Porterd2nz,
I have seen this before and I am still at a loss as to how a ratio of 4:3 is mathematically arrived at from a screen size of 640x480. Dividing 480 by 640 = 0.75. How do I get from 0.75 to 4:3? Likewise, dividing 4 by 6 = 0.6666. How do I get from 0.6666 to a ratio of 3:2? I am sure this will be a “slap my forehead” kind of answer but, I must ask for help no matter how embarrassed I will become.

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Arvid
You're putting your ratios backwards

480:640 = .75
3:4 = .75

Same for 4x6... just reverse your ratios so that the smaller number matches the location of the smaller number in both situations.

So, is your forehead red yet?
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