Alright, let's solve this math problem step by step. First, we have the number 299. Next, we see the multiplication sign, which means we need to multiply something. And what are we multiplying it by? We multiply it by 4. So, we're going to take the number 299 and add it to itself 4 times.
Step 1: 0 + 299 = 299
Step 2: 299 + 299 = 598
Step 3: 598 + 299 = 897
Step 4: 897 + 299 = 1196

So, 299*4 = 1196