Let's get this math done. We have 493 and we're going to multiply it by 3. This is the same as taking 493 and adding it to itself 3 times.
Step 1: 0 + 493 = 493
Step 2: 493 + 493 = 986
Step 3: 986 + 493 = 1479

So, 493*3 = 1479