The "498th Number" typically refers to the 498th integer in a sequence or list of numbers. In mathematics, numbers are often organized in various ways, such as natural numbers, whole numbers, or integers. The 498th number in the sequence of natural numbers is simply 498 itself. In some contexts, the term might relate to specific sequences, such as the Fibonacci sequence or prime numbers. However, without additional context, the 498th number generally denotes the integer 498, which can be used in various mathematical operations and applications.