FCP 5 Canvas aspect ratio 1 percent hire than Viewer

Hi, I'm somewhat new to fcp and can't figure out this problem. Here it is:
The aspect ratio (if that's what you call it) in the viewer is at 86% and in the canvas it is at 87%. Both are set to "fit to window". How can I match these up or is it normal?
More Info:
Editing NTSC quicktime files. Sequence Settings are:
Frame Size: 720x480 NTSC DV (3.2)
Pixel Aspect Ratio: NTSC - CCIR 601 / DV (3.2)
Field Dominance: Lower (even)
Editing Timebase: 29.97
Quicktime video settings:
Compressor: DV/ DVCPRO - NTSC
Quality: 100%
Macbook pro   Mac OS X (10.4.8)   Final Cut Pro 5
Macbook pro   Mac OS X (10.4.8)  

To match them exactly, if you insist on using "Fit to Window", is to get the Viewer and Canvas Windows exactly the same size.
I wouldn't bother, just use 50% for both. Your realtime performance will be better, too, if you do.
BTW: Do you really want to be editing NTSC footage in UK?!
Also: it's not "aspect ratio", it's "window magnification". Aspect ratio is the ratio between the width and height of the picture, typically 4:3 or 16:9.

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