Alright, let's solve this math problem step by step. First, we have the number 488. Next, we see the multiplication sign, which means we need to multiply something. And what are we multiplying it by? We multiply it by 9. So, we're going to take the number 488 and add it to itself 9 times.
Step 1: 0 + 488 = 488
Step 2: 488 + 488 = 976
Step 3: 976 + 488 = 1464
Step 4: 1464 + 488 = 1952
Step 5: 1952 + 488 = 2440
Step 6: 2440 + 488 = 2928
Step 7: 2928 + 488 = 3416
Step 8: 3416 + 488 = 3904
Step 9: 3904 + 488 = 4392

So, 488*9 = 4392