1. The problem is to convert 4.86 feet into inches. 2. We use the conversion formula: $$1 \text{ foot} = 12 \text{ inches}$$. 3. To find the number of inches, multiply the number of feet by 12: $$4.86 \times 12$$ 4. Calculate the multiplication: $$4.86 \times 12 = 58.32$$ 5. Therefore, 4.86 feet is equal to 58.32 inches.