488

488 is the natural number that follows 487 and precedes 489. It is an even, composite number.

Mathematically, 488 factors as 2^3 × 61. It has eight positive divisors: 1, 2, 4, 8, 61, 122, 244, and 488. The sum of all divisors is 930, so the sum of proper divisors is 442; thus 488 is a deficient number, meaning the sum of its proper divisors is less than the number itself.

In different numeral systems, 488 is written as binary 111101000, octal 750, and hexadecimal 1E8. In Roman numerals it is CDLXXXVIII.

Historically, 488 CE is a year in the 5th century, part of late antiquity. It falls within the era of the late Western Roman Empire and its surrounding regions.

In astronomy, the designation 488 is used to identify minor planets within the solar system; such numbers are assigned sequentially as discoveries are confirmed. As with many integers, 488 appears in various scientific and mathematical contexts, and serves as a reference point for discussions of numeration, bases, and number theory.

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