297.08% is the change from 171 to 679
Calculation steps:
[( 679 - 171 ) ÷ 171] x 100 = 297.08%
Formula
Percentage change = [(679 - 171) / 171] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
679 - 171 = 508
508 ÷ 171 = 2.9707602339181287
2.9707602339181287 x 100 = 297.08%