475.88% is the change from 170 to 979
Calculation steps:
[( 979 - 170 ) ÷ 170] x 100 = 475.88%
Formula
Percentage change = [(979 - 170) / 170] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
979 - 170 = 809
809 ÷ 170 = 4.758823529411765
4.758823529411765 x 100 = 475.88%