The number 472 is an integer that follows 471 and precedes 473. It is an even number, meaning it is divisible by 2 without a remainder. In terms of its prime factorization, 472 can be expressed as 2^3 × 59, indicating that it is composed of the prime numbers 2 and 59. In the context of mathematics, 472 can be used in various applications, such as in calculations, measurements, or as a reference point in number theory. It can also represent a quantity, such as 472 items in a collection or 472 miles in a distance measurement.