I have a 4:3 project, but wish to add a wide background image to convert the program to 16:9 - is this possible?

I have been asked to edit a 30min US TV program and prepare it for use on Australian TV.
The program is supplied as a downloaded .mov file in 640 X 480 (3:4). I have created a FCP-X project and done the required edits. The project is in NTSC 1080p 640 x 480, 29.97p format, but I'd like to convert it to a 16:9 format for Aussie TV. I think this could be achieved by adding a wide (16:9) background layer to fill up the black sides when it goes to air, but I am not sure of the best procedure to achieve this, or if it is possible at all.
Will I need to create a new FCP-X project first and then copy/paste the current edit? What is the appropriate format of the new project, given the above specs of the current 4:3 project?
Any tips helpful, as I am fairly new to this.
thanks,
Geoff

The project is in NTSC 1080p 640 x 480, 29.97p format,
That doesn't make sense. Is it HD 1080, which it absolutely shouldn't be, or is it SD 4:3?
Edit your 640x480 programme. When you're done, select the whole thing and make it a compound clip. Copy the compound clip and make a new project. Make it standard definition widescreen 16:9. Paste the compound clip into it. You should get pillarboxing on either side of the video. If not, adjust the spatial conform setting in the inspector for the compound clip.

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