Alright, let's solve this math problem step by step. First, we have the number 284. Next, we see the multiplication sign, which means we need to multiply something. And what are we multiplying it by? We multiply it by 17. So, we're going to take the number 284 and add it to itself 17 times.
Step 1: 0 + 284 = 284
Step 2: 284 + 284 = 568
Step 3: 568 + 284 = 852
Step 4: 852 + 284 = 1136
Step 5: 1136 + 284 = 1420
Step 6: 1420 + 284 = 1704
Step 7: 1704 + 284 = 1988
Step 8: 1988 + 284 = 2272
Step 9: 2272 + 284 = 2556
Step 10: 2556 + 284 = 2840
Step 11: 2840 + 284 = 3124
Step 12: 3124 + 284 = 3408
Step 13: 3408 + 284 = 3692
Step 14: 3692 + 284 = 3976
Step 15: 3976 + 284 = 4260
Step 16: 4260 + 284 = 4544
Step 17: 4544 + 284 = 4828

So, 284*17 = 4828